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Job summary

Main area
Estates & Facilities
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (06:00 to 14:00 or 11;45 to 19:45)
Job ref
164-6459934
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Linen Services Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

We require a proactive proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team in a production line environment within Linen Services.

 To be part of a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff undertaking a number of different tasks which include the handling of soiled linen, the decontamination of linen in accordance with HTM01-04, folding and packing of clean linen either manually or utilising equipment, working in various locations within the laundry to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

The post holder will be based at either the City or QMC Campus as required in accordance with the needs of the service.

Hours of work are 37.5 per week working between the hours of 6am and 7.45pm Monday to Friday including bank holidays.  Some weekend working may be required.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary  you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To ensure that all soiled linen is stored in appropriate areas and within Health and Safety guidelines.

Maintaining quality of work in accordance with the documented procedures - undertaking quality checks on linen.

Able to make straight forward judgements, investigate problems, e.g. fault finding, stock issues, staff cover.

To perform laundry duties including; packing of clean linen, sorting of soiled linen, programming/emptying of washer and dryers.

To carry out checks of stock levels on wards and departments using electronic devices and adjust delivery levels accordingly.

Record daily issues to wards and departments using the Benchmarker software.

To work with a flexible approach bearing in mind the needs of the service and staff.

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

To report any signs of infestation to the Linen Services Team Leader.

To be involved in development training by acting as a buddy to new starters by demonstrating own duties.

Completes timesheets or similar records.

Undertake cleaning audits and surveys as necessary to own work.

Demonstrates own activities to new or less experienced employees – supports induction on new starters.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads. The role requires you to be active for prolonged periods of time which include the handling of soiled and the processing, folding and packing clean linen to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

To ensure the correct use of equipment following safety guidelines.

To report faulty equipment to Linen Service Team Leader

The post holder will communicate verbally and face to face with members of staff throughout the Trust patients, relatives and the general public

Disposal of sharps determined by the Waste Handling and Management policy.

To report Accidents to the Linen Service Team Leader

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good basic level of secondary education
  • Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of linen services and regulations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alex Simonyi
Job title
Linen and Laundry Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Samantha Brailsford / Miloslava McLean

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