General Services Assistant - Launceston Hospital

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in supporting healthcare services? We are seeking a General Services Assistant to join our team and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As a General Services Assistant, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of our facilities. This varied role includes cleaning, stock control, kitchen support, and portering duties, all carried out in line with Trust policies and high standards of care.

We are recruiting for 18 hours. Shift pattern worked over 7 days per week as Early 7am to 1pm; Late 1pm to 7pm and Long day 7am to 7pm

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

Maintain cleanliness of the establishment in accordance with Quality Control Standards. Receipt and check goods, reporting any errors promptly. Assist with stock control and marking in the absence of the Senior GSA. Safeguard all keys and equipment issued during your duties. Move and change oxygen cylinders as required. Report breakdowns and security issues, adhering to Trust policies. Support kitchen duties and portering tasks as trained and requested. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements. Provide courteous and helpful service to colleagues, patients, and visitors, respecting dignity and privacy at all times.

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.