Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Aptitude
Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Skills and Aptitude
Good communication skills
- Skills and Aptitude
Basic IT Skills
- Education and Experience
Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
- Education and Experience
Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education and Experience
NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
- Education and Experience
Experience of working in a care setting
Job overview
Do you want to work for the NHS? Do you like the idea of flexible working?
We at the Cornwall Foundation Trust are looking for motivated and enthusiastic General Service's Assistant's to join our team, working in Bodmin Community Hospital.
As a GSA you are an integral part of the team and tasked with various duties including deep cleaning, portering, food preparation and delivery. You will be working within a team but the ability to work alone is beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is: To provide a complete level of ancillary service to the Clinical Unit/Ward Manager and the outpatient departments. This is a key post, vital to maintaining the Organisation’s hygiene and control of infections
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for General Service Assistant with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: 5/7 day service. The application deadline is 07 Oct 2026.
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