About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Hospital team and work with an exceptional team of General Service staff.
This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site and kitchen duties.
We are looking for someone who are reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holder will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.
Proposed interview date: 10th June 2026.
Main duties of the job
This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site and kitchen duties.
We are looking for a person who is reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holder will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.
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 5,000 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 10 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.
Job description 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/Qualifications Essential
Good basic level of ability in Maths and English Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a care setting
Skills Essential
Basic IT Skills
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Aware of Health and Safety Legislation Aware of COSHH Basic Keyboard Skills Ability to prioritise workload with supervision Ability to remain calm under pressure
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 Liskeard Community Hospital
Clemo Road
Liskeard
PL14 3XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)