Linen Services Assistant- Sewing Room
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 16 February 2025
Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the NHS.
We are looking to recruit a Linen Service Assistant in the Sewing Room to the Linen Services Department with full time hours available.
The service is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work within this very busy department who currently undertake the provision of uniforms across the Trust.
The successful candidate will assist in the provision of a cost effective and efficient uniform service to all service users.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, cost effective uniform service, ensuring that the service provided meets the users demands.
To provide advice to service users and ensure an adequate stock of uniforms is maintained and that users are provided with the correct uniform for their role in an efficient and timely manner.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Must be computer literate including basic skills in the use of Microsoft Excel Data entry into spread sheets
- Experience of using an industrial sewing machine
Desirable
- Substantial experience in a commercial laundry
- Experience in use of industrial laundry equipment
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate use of initiative and team working
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Desirable
- Awareness of or training in Equality & Diversity
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Must be computer literate including basic skills in the use of Microsoft Excel Data entry into spread sheets
- Experience of using an industrial sewing machine
Desirable
- Substantial experience in a commercial laundry
- Experience in use of industrial laundry equipment
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate use of initiative and team working
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Desirable
- Awareness of or training in Equality & Diversity
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
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).