Linen Porter

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The portering department is looking for a motivated individual to join the linen distribution team on a part time basis of 32.5 hrs per week, over 5 days.

The linen team pays a pivotal role in supporting patient comfort and safety and the successful candidate will work closely with clinical staff members and facilities colleagues; to ensure a high quality linen provision service.

Main duties of the job

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

To order and receive clean laundry from the laundry provider.
Assist in the recording of linen stock, deliveries, shortages and orders.
To check delivery stock levels are correct and match provider delivery advice notes, advising the supervisor of any shortages.
Identify ward and department daily linen requirements.
Sort, pack, and deliver linen and associated items to wards and departments.
Carry out visual maintenance checks of linen cages, electric tugs, trolleys reporting issues and requesting maintenance when required.
Carry out cleaning duties in the linen room and linen cupboards.
Provide occasional assistance to general portering.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-5895340-COR

Job locations

Portering Dept, Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

Use of English language

Desirable

Current UK driving licence

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Prioritising own workload
Working within a team
An understanding of health and safety
An understanding of the importance of hygiene standards

Desirable

Working in a hospital portering service or similar environment
Driving vans

Skills

Essential

Good written, reading and verbal skills
Ability to use lifts
Ability to lift, push and pull loads of varying weight/size
Normal colour perception

Desirable

Competent in using Microsoft Office applications

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

Use of English language

Desirable

Current UK driving licence

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Prioritising own workload
Working within a team
An understanding of health and safety
An understanding of the importance of hygiene standards

Desirable

Working in a hospital portering service or similar environment
Driving vans

Skills

Essential

Good written, reading and verbal skills
Ability to use lifts
Ability to lift, push and pull loads of varying weight/size
Normal colour perception

Desirable

Competent in using Microsoft Office applications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information