Job summary
** Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. **
If you're looking for a career change and want to join our dynamic and dedicated Linen Team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust then this will be the role for you.
You will also be able to enjoy the many benefits offered to you as a valued member of staff including discounts with numerous retailers, a valuable pension scheme, an onsite nursery, car parking and much, much more.
This is a part time position, 15 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 07.30am to 12.30pm.
**Pay is pro-rata for part time position**
*Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date*
Main duties of the job
As part of our dedicated linen team you will find that no two days will be the same and you will ensure that a cost effective and efficient service to all users is provided. This includes patients, staff and external customers.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of machinery to wash, iron and press linen.
Receive soiled/infected linen on stillages.
Sorting linen.
Ensure linen is washed in accordance with national
and local guidance.
Loading and unloading of linen in to and out of all
washers.
To replenish supplies to all machinery.
Ensure infected linen is washed in accordance with
the departmental instructions/guidance.
Loading and unloading of all linen in to and out of
tumble dryers.
Ensure all machinery and their filters are cleaned
as appropriate.
Feeding and taking off linen from ironers.
Dry and fold linen and place on shelves/stillages.
Marking of linen in the laundry room.
Preparation and pressing of linen.
Packing of linen ready for dispatch and at ward
level in accordance with departmental procedures.
Dispatch linen to area identified on the bag/trolley/stillage
by internal or external transport.
Accompany
drivers for collections and deliveries of linen as required.
Unloading
of laundry and linen supplies.
Transport
linen and supplies from the laundry, sewing room or dry cleaners.
Maintain
appropriate documentation for records both internal and external.
Identify
stains and repairs on linen and redirect as appropriate.
Produce
all linen/uniforms to the ISO work instructions ISO 9000.
Report
to the Manager/ Supervisor any machine faults and breakdowns.
Follow
the procedures for the start-up and the shutdown of all machinery.
Report
all Health and Safety Issues and working in compliance with the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974.
Ensure
correct storage of linen, equipment, and chemicals.
Clean
all areas of the linen services department and machinery when required keeping
department clean, tidy, and free of debris.
Always
ensure security of the premises.
Transfer
of linen between departments as required.
To
collect and deliver staff uniforms to the auto valet/sewing room and
dry-cleaning areas. and ensure a supply is available for staff from the auto
valet machines.
Promote
good working relationships across the Trust.
Maintain
a good standard of personnel appearance and hygiene.
Participate
in an annual stock count across the Trust.
Maintain
the Auto valet by emptying and replenishing tokens and coat hangers as
required.
Assist
drivers in the delivery and collection of clean and soiled linen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of machinery to wash, iron and press linen.
Receive soiled/infected linen on stillages.
Sorting linen.
Ensure linen is washed in accordance with national
and local guidance.
Loading and unloading of linen in to and out of all
washers.
To replenish supplies to all machinery.
Ensure infected linen is washed in accordance with
the departmental instructions/guidance.
Loading and unloading of all linen in to and out of
tumble dryers.
Ensure all machinery and their filters are cleaned
as appropriate.
Feeding and taking off linen from ironers.
Dry and fold linen and place on shelves/stillages.
Marking of linen in the laundry room.
Preparation and pressing of linen.
Packing of linen ready for dispatch and at ward
level in accordance with departmental procedures.
Dispatch linen to area identified on the bag/trolley/stillage
by internal or external transport.
Accompany
drivers for collections and deliveries of linen as required.
Unloading
of laundry and linen supplies.
Transport
linen and supplies from the laundry, sewing room or dry cleaners.
Maintain
appropriate documentation for records both internal and external.
Identify
stains and repairs on linen and redirect as appropriate.
Produce
all linen/uniforms to the ISO work instructions ISO 9000.
Report
to the Manager/ Supervisor any machine faults and breakdowns.
Follow
the procedures for the start-up and the shutdown of all machinery.
Report
all Health and Safety Issues and working in compliance with the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974.
Ensure
correct storage of linen, equipment, and chemicals.
Clean
all areas of the linen services department and machinery when required keeping
department clean, tidy, and free of debris.
Always
ensure security of the premises.
Transfer
of linen between departments as required.
To
collect and deliver staff uniforms to the auto valet/sewing room and
dry-cleaning areas. and ensure a supply is available for staff from the auto
valet machines.
Promote
good working relationships across the Trust.
Maintain
a good standard of personnel appearance and hygiene.
Participate
in an annual stock count across the Trust.
Maintain
the Auto valet by emptying and replenishing tokens and coat hangers as
required.
Assist
drivers in the delivery and collection of clean and soiled linen.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Excel Data entry into spread sheets.
- Experience of handling chemicals in a laundry or cleaning environment.
Desirable
- Experience in a commercial laundry.
- Experience in use of industrial laundry equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths at Grade 3/D, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Training.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out simple arithmetic.
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Satisfy occupational health screening
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Excel Data entry into spread sheets.
- Experience of handling chemicals in a laundry or cleaning environment.
Desirable
- Experience in a commercial laundry.
- Experience in use of industrial laundry equipment.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths at Grade 3/D, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level.
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Training.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out simple arithmetic.
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Satisfy occupational health screening
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.
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
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.
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).
