General Services Assistant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit two new members of the General Services Assistant/Porter team at St Mary's Community Hospital. You will need to be well organised and flexible, with a good standard of education and the ability to learn quickly, to undertake the General Services duties within our busy Community Hospital. The job includes the collection of waste, delivering stock and supplies to all areas of the hospital, following policies, procedures and legislations and carrying out other duties as required to meet the demands of the service. Previous experience in a similar position is essential. Training and support will be given to the successful applicants.

Please note this is a 7-day week service, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.

An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary is payable to all staff resident 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 CFT policies and procedures.

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

• Responsible for receipting goods and checking for/reporting errors.
• Control use of stocks in absence of hotel Services Supervisor/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.

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.