Job summary
Working with a flexible approach to aid as required in the busy linen room with sorting and distribution of linen to wards and departments within agreed timeframes.
The ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required. Operation of onsite laundry facilities for the washing and drying of baby items is also required in line with strict Infection Control guidelines.
The postholder may also be required to provide uniform measuring, fitting and issuing service to users.
Please be advised, applications are scored against the person specification, detailed in the job advert.
Candidates with highest scores will be invited to the interviews.
Please read the person specification and in your application (Supporting information section) please describe how do you meet these criteria for the role.
Main duties of the job
Accurately count, sort deliver and record the daily linen stock to wards and departments.
Launder soiled baby laundry as required.
Measure staff for uniform as 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.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
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. 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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accurately count, sort, and record the daily linen delivery, record this against the delivery invoice and then pass the completed record to the Linen Supervisor.
- Out sort the Return to Sender linen items, bag up, prepare and allocate them to the relevant delivery trolley.
- Bag up the general linen by ward or department as indicated from daily ward stock checks and place the bags in the relevant delivery trolley.
- Update and complete the admin records for all activity.
- Measure staff for uniform using tact and diplomacy as appropriate to ensure that the correct size and/or style of uniform is issued.
- Prepare name labels for heat sealing to staff uniforms, curtains etc.
- Security-mark all items using heat seal irons before issuing them into use.
- Undertake duties within Linen Services using equipment provided, wherever prior training has been given, i.e. domestic washing machines/driers, labelling, irons, pillow sealing machine, sewing machine, overlocker, and Master Mover.
De-bag and sort foul linen/clothing (baby wear) for washing in on site launderette.
- Undertake quality surveys on request by visiting locations as directed and speaking directly to staff, patients and other service users.
- At end of each working day do a clean flush through wash to disinfect machine as per Infection Control Guidelines and ensure this information is recorded for Audit purposes. Any other duties appropriate the role.
For a full detailed Job Description please see the attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accurately count, sort, and record the daily linen delivery, record this against the delivery invoice and then pass the completed record to the Linen Supervisor.
- Out sort the Return to Sender linen items, bag up, prepare and allocate them to the relevant delivery trolley.
- Bag up the general linen by ward or department as indicated from daily ward stock checks and place the bags in the relevant delivery trolley.
- Update and complete the admin records for all activity.
- Measure staff for uniform using tact and diplomacy as appropriate to ensure that the correct size and/or style of uniform is issued.
- Prepare name labels for heat sealing to staff uniforms, curtains etc.
- Security-mark all items using heat seal irons before issuing them into use.
- Undertake duties within Linen Services using equipment provided, wherever prior training has been given, i.e. domestic washing machines/driers, labelling, irons, pillow sealing machine, sewing machine, overlocker, and Master Mover.
De-bag and sort foul linen/clothing (baby wear) for washing in on site launderette.
- Undertake quality surveys on request by visiting locations as directed and speaking directly to staff, patients and other service users.
- At end of each working day do a clean flush through wash to disinfect machine as per Infection Control Guidelines and ensure this information is recorded for Audit purposes. Any other duties appropriate the role.
For a full detailed Job Description please see the attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications required. An induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on use of specialist equipment/machinery, COSHH, manual handling and infection control
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience necessary, all training to be given
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Linen Services environment
Skills
Essential
- Basic literacy & numeracy with accurate attention to detail
- Manual dexterity and coordination
- Ability to lift weights of up to 20kg
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and service users
- Ability to organise and prioritise day to day tasks
- Ability to be flexible in approach
Knowledge
Essential
- Manual handling knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital site and associated depts
- Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to appropriate standard relevant to role ie with confidence and accuracy
- Ability to be flexible and provide cover for colleagues
- Partake in Bank Holiday rota in order to provide continuity of service for dept
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications required. An induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on use of specialist equipment/machinery, COSHH, manual handling and infection control
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience necessary, all training to be given
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Linen Services environment
Skills
Essential
- Basic literacy & numeracy with accurate attention to detail
- Manual dexterity and coordination
- Ability to lift weights of up to 20kg
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and service users
- Ability to organise and prioritise day to day tasks
- Ability to be flexible in approach
Knowledge
Essential
- Manual handling knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital site and associated depts
- Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to appropriate standard relevant to role ie with confidence and accuracy
- Ability to be flexible and provide cover for colleagues
- Partake in Bank Holiday rota in order to provide continuity of service for dept
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, Wigan
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
