- 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
- NVQ level 1 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Previous experience of working in a linen services environment
- Basic literacy & numeracy with accurate attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Ability to lift weights up to 20 kgs
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with range of people including patients and service users
- Ability to organise and prioritise day to day tasks
- Ability to be flexible in approach
- General knowledge of Linen Services and its importance within a Hospital environment
- Knowledge of the hospital site and its associated departments
- Knowledge of Infection Control and Manual Handling guidelines
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to be flexible and provide cover for colleagues
- Partake in Bank Holiday rota
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Linen Services Assistant - Wrightington, United Kingdom - Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1 week ago
Description
Job summary
To deliver linen to wards and departments at Wrightington Hospital.
To issue staff uniform and obtain signatures for delivered uniform stock.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The postholder wil be expected to work with a flexible approach and be expected to provide assistance as required in the busy linen room with the distribution of linen to wards and departments at the Wrightington Hospital site.
Experience of a similar working environment will be an advantage. The ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required. Occasional operation of the on site laundry facilities for the washing and drying of baby items is also required. Also allocation and recording of signatures from staff for collected uniform maybe required.
The postholder will also be expected to take part in the New Bank Holiday rota system to ensure a continuous service for our patients.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
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 'the WWL Way'.
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.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to work with a flexible approach and be provide a delivery service of hospital linen to wards and departments at the Wrightington Hospital site.
Experience of a similar working environment will be an advantage. The ability to Order, receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required. The stock will need to be ordered via an external supplier IT Portal. (Full training will be given).
Occasional operation of on site laundry facilities for the washing and drying of Trust owned items may also be required. Also uniform distribution and recording of signatures from staff for collected uniform is essential to the role.
The postholder will need to be flexible with the occasional need to work across other Linen Services Dept.
The postholder may also be expected to take part in the New Bank Holiday rota system to ensure a continuous service for our patients.
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