Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit new members of the Porter/General Services Assistant (GSA) team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. You will need to be well organised, flexible and possess a good standard of education with the ability to learn quickly to undertake the General Services duties within our busy Community Hospital. This 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.
This post is for 37.5 hours and is a 7-day week service between 0600 and 2200 hours.
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 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.
* Portering duties which may include movement of patients, medical gases, furniture, or other such items.
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, including 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.
Person Specification
Education
* Good basic level of ability in Maths and English.
* Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements.
* 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 name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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