General Service Assistant

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

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

201-26-868-A

Job locations

Bodmin Hospital

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

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 and Experience

Essential

• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience of working in a care setting

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT Skills

Person Specification

Education and Experience

Essential

• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience of working in a care setting

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT Skills

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

Bodmin Hospital

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Hospital

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

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

Education and Experience

Essential

• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience of working in a care setting

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT Skills