General Services Assistant/Porter

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Porter/General Services Assistant at St Mary's Hospital on the Isles of Scilly.

You will need to be well organised, flexible and with a good standard of education and the ability to learn quickly.

In this role you'll be undertaking the General Services duties within our busy Community Hospital. This includes collection of waste, delivering stock and supplies to all areas of the hospital, following policies, procedures and legislations and to carry out other duties as required to meet the demands of the service.

Previous experience in a similar position is essential and training and support will be given to the successful applicant.

Please note this is a 7-day service with shifts between 07:00-19:00 hours and will include weekends and Bank Holidays.

An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary will be paid to any successful applicantresident on the island.

Main duties of the job

To provide Hotel Services (with portering duties) to the Community Hospital and any outlying units in accordance with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's policies and procedures.

Responsibility for cleanliness of the establishment in line with Standards of Quality Control.

• Responsible for receipting goods and checking for/reporting errors.
• Control use of stocks in absence of a Senior GSA, marking as necessary.
• Accountability for all keys/equipment issued or used in the course of duty.
• Responsibility for reporting breakdowns, security and adhering to CFT policies and procedures.
• To undertake all General Services Assistant duties and maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and COSHH.
• Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided following training.
• To be helpful, courteous and kind to colleagues, staff, patients and the general public alike.
• To be aware of patients' dignity and privacy needs at all times and act appropriately.
• Portering duties which may include movement of patients, medical gases, furniture or other such items.

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, and within 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.