General Services Assistant

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a General Services Assistant for Camborne Redruth Community Hospital to maintain high cleanliness and infection prevention standards. The post requires flexibility to work across 06:00–20:00 hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Training will be provided, and you will work within a supportive GSA team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping or a similar role is essential.
• Training and support will be provided.
• Good basic education, positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties in line with Trust cleaning standards and procedures.
• Ensure wards, departments, sanitary areas, offices and communal spaces are kept clean and hygienic.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Receive and check cleaning supplies and other deliveries, reporting discrepancies.
• Assist with stock control and monitor usage, reporting low stock levels as needed.
• Manage keys, cleaning equipment and resources during shifts.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults and safety concerns promptly.
• Adhere to Health and Safety legislation, COSHH and Trust policies.

Skills

Maths & English basics

Education

Good basic level of Maths and English

Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

General Services Assistant

The closing date is 11 November 2026

We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable individual to join our General Services Assistant (GSA) team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.

This is a rewarding role within a busy community hospital where you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention, helping to provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidate will be well organised, flexible and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will have a good standard of education, a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping or similar role is essential.

Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Please note: This is a 7-day service operating between 06:00 and 20:00 hours, and successful candidates must be able to work flexibly across these hours, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with Trust cleaning standards, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure wards, departments, sanitary areas, offices and communal spaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Receive and check cleaning supplies and other delivered goods, reporting any discrepancies or shortages.
• Assist with stock control and monitor the use of cleaning materials, reporting low stock levels to the Supervisor or Senior GSA.
• Take responsibility for all keys, cleaning equipment and resources issued during your shift.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, security concerns and health and safety risks promptly.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively following training and local procedures.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety legislation, COSHH regulations and Trust policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity, respect, kindness and courtesy.
• Be mindful of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality when working in clinical and patient areas.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
• Basic IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust