About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 3 Senior General Service Assistant. This role will require the post holder to be committed to support us in maintaining and improving our standards.
The postholder will work flexibly on a rota that will include weekends, bank holidays, early and late shifts
The Senior General Service Assistant post is part-time, working 30 hours per week
Duties will include managing work rosters and ensuring there are sufficient staff on duty to maintain services, supervision of day-to-day tasks to ensure all necessary tasks have been undertaken, ordering stock which will include catering supplies, maintaining cleanliness, supporting with audit completion, preparation and serving of food. The post holder will work operationally with the team as part of their role
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is
- To assist the GSA Supervisor, Clinical Matron, Ward Managers and Business Support Supervisor within the hospital. The postholder will work under the supervision of the GSA Supervisor.
- To monitor, audit and report standards within the Hotel Services remit
- To support GSA's and act as their role model
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.
Just over 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 standard of education
- Previous cleaning / catering experience in a hospital or similar environment
- General Services Assistant Training
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Previous supervisory role in a healthcare environment
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Computer literate
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Awareness of COSHH
- Awareness of Health & Safety Legislation
- Awareness of HR procedures and staff support systems
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and members of the public
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
Longreach House
Barncoose Terrace
REDRUTH
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)