Job summary
Linen Assistant
An exciting opportunity to join The Hull University Teaching Hospital's NHS Trust's Linen Service.
Post 37.5 hrs. Full Time. Permanent contract.
7.5 hrs. per day over 5 days per week. Monday to Friday
The linen team provides a comprehensive linen service to wards and departments along with supporting staff with uniform orders and a sewing service.
The successful applicant must be an enthusiastic team player and would ideally have previous experience of working in a busy linen service. A flexible approach to work and the ability to work in a team is essential along with the ability to adapt with fluctuating demands.
Good communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
This role will involve working at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pick and pack linen in line with top up requirements on to linen exchange trolleysand cages for delivery
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To be able to work unsupervised on occasions when needed.
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Ensure the linen room is kept clean and tidy at all times and remaining linen is stored correctly, in line with infection control requirements, to prevent any hazards within the work place.
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Record levels of linen delivered to wards and departments using the electronic Absolute recording software.
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On a daily basis clean and disinfect the linen exchange trolleys and record that this has been completed.
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Assist in the uniform fitting service and offer advice to staff who are trying on the sizinggarments.
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Delivering linen to wards and departments as required.
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Take part in ward and department linen audits where appropriate.
- To carry out any other reasonable tasks required on the instruction of the line manager appropriate to job role.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- National Care Certificate (within 12 months of appointment)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Manual handling
- Experience of working within a busy industrious environment
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise own workload and adapt to changes when needed
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Good IT skills, including the ability to use different software packages
- Knowledge of infection control policy and procedures
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and procedures, including knowledge of allergies
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital or hotel environment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to communicate within a team environment
- Ability to communicate with patients, patient relatives, and external incidental contacts where applicable
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across both sites
- Conscientious and hard working
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Willingness to undertake training
- Flexible
- Caring and professional manner
- Team player
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- National Care Certificate (within 12 months of appointment)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Manual handling
- Experience of working within a busy industrious environment
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise own workload and adapt to changes when needed
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Good IT skills, including the ability to use different software packages
- Knowledge of infection control policy and procedures
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and procedures, including knowledge of allergies
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital or hotel environment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to communicate within a team environment
- Ability to communicate with patients, patient relatives, and external incidental contacts where applicable
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across both sites
- Conscientious and hard working
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Willingness to undertake training
- Flexible
- Caring and professional manner
- Team player
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.
