General Services Assistant - Liskeard Hospital
The closing date is 18 January 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Hospital team and work with an exceptional team of General Service staff.
This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site and kitchen duties.
We are looking for someone who are reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holder will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site and kitchen duties.
We are looking for a person who is reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holder will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.
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 good 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/Qualifications
* Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
* Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
* Experience of working in a care setting
Skills
* Basic IT Skills
* Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
Knowledge and Abilities
* Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
* Aware of COSHH
* Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided
* Ability to undertake compulsory/mandatory training to fulfil job requirements
* Basic Keyboard Skills
* Ability to prioritise workload with supervision
* Ability to demonstrate practice skills to others
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
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
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