General Services Assistant
Band 2 Main area General Services Assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 22.5hrs per week to be worked over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Early and late shifts. Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week. Job ref 201-25-766 Site Falmouth Community Hospital Town Falmouth Salary £24,465 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 10/11/2025
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
* Care based on what matters to people.
* Care provided at home or close to home.
* Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
* Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
* Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
* Technology enabled care.
* Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
* Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
* A place people love to work and feel valued.
* Living our values with staff (all voices count).
* Attract, grow and develop talent.
* Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
* Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
* Joined-up community services.
* Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
* Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID‑19.
Job Overview
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
We provide an opportunity to join a busy and hard‑working team in an ever‑changing environment. The individual will need to be physically fit and willing to take on any fast‑paced role from cleaning to food preparation to post delivery.
Main duties of the job
To provide a complete level of ancillary service to the Clinical Units within the hospital and health centre, reporting to the General Services Supervisor. This is a key post, vital to maintaining the organisation’s hygiene and control of infections.
Working for our organisation
We are 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, and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We value people; you will help support the health and wellbeing of the community.
Detailed Job Description
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Experience of working in a care setting
* Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
* Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
Knowledge & Abilities
* Basic keyboard skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided
Other Essential criteria
* Ability to work under pressure in a changing and challenging environment
* Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
* Must be physically fit and capable of lifting, pushing and bending
Desirable criteria
* To demonstrate a commitment to the role
* To have a sense of humour
Career Development Opportunities
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1‑4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
* Individual professional development programmes
Benefits and Rewards
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues’ physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three‑year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644.
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