Linen Services Assistant

Job summary

20 Hours per week

To meet the requirements of the post, the Linen / Laundry Assistant will be expected to provide a high quality Linen and Laundry service to the wards and departments of the Trust. Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the laundry facilities including all linen storage areas and for providing a laundry service. To monitor the levels of linen on wards and departments. Completing report sheets and feeding information back to Facilities Management on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

To receive Linen delivered to the Linen room via the external laundering service.

To sort and store Linen appropriately on to ward stillages. This role requires being physically fit and be able to move linen.

To remove items for repair or condemn or alteration. To bag appropriately linen that is not fit for purpose for dispatch to the external laundry.

To bring to the attention of the Facilities management any shortfalls of Linen.

Daily contact with external linen contractor re linen quantities/levels via telephone or via online reporting.

Responsible for maintaining stock levels i.e. ward tape, pillows and disposable linen and inform management when stock is low.

To cover a Bank Holiday service shared out between the team.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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