Job summary
The successful candidate will be an experienced industrial sewing machinist and will provide an efficient day to day service for the Trust in theExperience of working in a busy sewing room environment is advantageous. The post is primarily based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary but will be expected to provide cover across sites on an ad hoc basis. Therefore, a driving licence would be advantageous.
A need for excellent numeracy and literacy skills is essential, including the ability to assess alterations and modifications. The operation of labelling and heat seal equipment for the security marking of linen and uniforms and the recording of staff uniform allocation for audit purposes are also requirements of this post.
Candidates who have worked in the sewing industry historically, maybe interested in the role.
With a flexible approach the post holder will also be expected to aid as required in the busy linen room with the distribution of linen to wards, departments and residences of the Trust. Therefore, the ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required.
This is not exclusive to Wigan Infirmary and the candidate may be expected to work across WWL sites on an ad hoc basis.
Full training will be given.
If you are the person we are looking for please contact Lorraine Heaton on 0300 707 4467 or Carol Lythgoe on 0300 707 2252 for an informal discussion and further information.
Main duties of the job
Measuring, altering, and fitting of staff uniforms in accordance with the Uniform Policy. In addition, the post holder will carry out repairs to Trust linen to the highest standard.
the post holder will also be expected to aid as required in the busy linen room with the distribution of linen to wards, departments and residences of the Trust. Therefore, the ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required.
Use of the onsite laundry facilities for the purpose of laundering Neonatal and Maternity and other baby linen is also required.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient/Service user related tasks
Measure staff for uniform using tact and diplomacy as appropriate and make alterations (including pattern cutting) as appropriate to ensure that the correct size and/or style of uniform is issued. Carrying out basis alterations where required.
Prepare name labels for heat sealing to staff uniforms, curtains and Trust owned linen items.
Undertake duties within Linen Services using equipment provided where prior training has been given i.e. domestic washing machines/driers, labelling irons, sewing machine, over locker.
Security mark all items using heat seal irons before issuing them into use.
Allocate completed uniform to staff upon request and update and complete records of staff uniforms issued and pass the completed records to the Supervisor.
Assess the scale of damage wear/tear to items and decide upon the best course of action to effect repairs/alterations using experience of working with industrial sewing machines and over locker and knowledge of sewing room best practices and procedures including recommendations to Supervisor for condemning of garments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient/Service user related tasks
Measure staff for uniform using tact and diplomacy as appropriate and make alterations (including pattern cutting) as appropriate to ensure that the correct size and/or style of uniform is issued. Carrying out basis alterations where required.
Prepare name labels for heat sealing to staff uniforms, curtains and Trust owned linen items.
Undertake duties within Linen Services using equipment provided where prior training has been given i.e. domestic washing machines/driers, labelling irons, sewing machine, over locker.
Security mark all items using heat seal irons before issuing them into use.
Allocate completed uniform to staff upon request and update and complete records of staff uniforms issued and pass the completed records to the Supervisor.
Assess the scale of damage wear/tear to items and decide upon the best course of action to effect repairs/alterations using experience of working with industrial sewing machines and over locker and knowledge of sewing room best practices and procedures including recommendations to Supervisor for condemning of garments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Experience of working with an industrial or other sewing machine
- Basic experience of seamstress skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Linen Services environment or hospital environment would be advantageous.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to visually assess alterations and/or modifications
- Experience of working with a variety of sewing machines
- Manual dexterity and numeracy with attention to detail
- Ability to lift weights up to 20kg
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users/staff
- Good team worker
- Ability to prioritise and organise day to day tasks (organisational skills)
- Ability to undertake basic seamstress skills
- Basic literacy & numeracy with accurate attention to detail.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with an industrial sewing machine would be advantageous
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sewing room procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust and associated depts and functions
- Knowledge of infection control importance
- Experience or knowledge of manual handling procedures
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative when required
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications required. An induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on use of equipment/machinery, manual handling, and infection control
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Experience of working with an industrial or other sewing machine
- Basic experience of seamstress skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Linen Services environment or hospital environment would be advantageous.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to visually assess alterations and/or modifications
- Experience of working with a variety of sewing machines
- Manual dexterity and numeracy with attention to detail
- Ability to lift weights up to 20kg
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users/staff
- Good team worker
- Ability to prioritise and organise day to day tasks (organisational skills)
- Ability to undertake basic seamstress skills
- Basic literacy & numeracy with accurate attention to detail.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with an industrial sewing machine would be advantageous
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sewing room procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust and associated depts and functions
- Knowledge of infection control importance
- Experience or knowledge of manual handling procedures
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative when required
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications required. An induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on use of equipment/machinery, manual handling, and infection control
Desirable
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 details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Linen Services Dept, Level 0
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
