Bank Worker - General Service Assistant

Overview

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 Flexi team, working predominantly in Bodmin Community Hospital
.

As a GSA you are an integral part of the team and tasked with various duties including deep cleaning and housekeeping, food preparation and delivery. You will be working within a team but the ability to work alone is beneficial.

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.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year Pro Rata

Contract:

Bank

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number:

Job locations:
Bodmin Hospital, Bodmin, PL31 2QN

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

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

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

Address:
Bodmin Hospital, Bodmin, PL31 2QN

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