Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Aptitude
Ability to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Skills and Aptitude
Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Skills and Aptitude
Good communication skills
- Knowledge and abilities
Aware of Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge and abilities
Aware of COSHH
- Knowledge and abilities
Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided
- Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Experience of working in a care setting
- Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification / experience
Job overview
We are currently looking for a friendly adaptable person willing to work within our supportive team providing cleaning, portering and basic food preparation for our patients. The ability to follow hospital policies and procedures and to carry out other duties as requested to meet the needs of the service are all essential.
Previous experience in a similar position with the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be given.
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. 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 Services Assistant with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Helston, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: To cover a 7-day service (7.5 hour shifts from 7am-7pm). The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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