Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

General Services Assistant Supervisor

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us at Falmouth Community Hospital as a General Service Assistant (GSA) Supervisor.

Falmouth Hospital has a range of services including both inpatients and outpatients. minor injuries and a day hospital, as well as a dedicated team.

We are looking for a motivated individual to lead the GSA team who areresponsible for the cleanliness standards throughout the hospital and inpatient catering between 7am - 8pm.

This is a full-time Band 4 Post, working Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to work occasional unsocial hours as per service need.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a lead role in both developing and contributing to the general services provision within the Trust. This includes informing and making recommendations to senior leaders with respect to planning, management and developing of services.

The post holder will be responsible for the service development and the interpretation, development and implementation of service-related policies and procedures used throughout the Trust.

This post holder will be responsible for the organisation of services, the delivery of cleaning inspections and the organisation of the action plan development day for the Trust. Working in conjunction with the estates and facilities team and wider team in the implementation of relevant action plans. The post holder will collate and submit data and reports as required.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-259

Job locations

Falmouth Community Hospital

Trescobeas Road

Falmouth

TR11 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

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 and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Experienced in supervision of multiple staff
  • Significant experience within general service environment
  • Knowledge of current NHS standards within general service environment

Desirable

  • Advanced food hygiene certificate
  • IOSH Managing safely

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Skilled in communication, both written and verbal
Person Specification

Education Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Experienced in supervision of multiple staff
  • Significant experience within general service environment
  • Knowledge of current NHS standards within general service environment

Desirable

  • Advanced food hygiene certificate
  • IOSH Managing safely

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Skilled in communication, both written and verbal

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 details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Falmouth Community Hospital

Trescobeas Road

Falmouth

TR11 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Falmouth Community Hospital

Trescobeas Road

Falmouth

TR11 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Matron

Rebecca Tica

r.tica@nhs.net

07768921545

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-259

Job locations

Falmouth Community Hospital

Trescobeas Road

Falmouth

TR11 2JA


Supporting documents

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