Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Laundry Assistant

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Job summary

To provide the highest possible standards of laundry, washing and ironing of patient clothing.

To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy

Main duties of the job

Collect patient laundry, noting owner's room and name

Process laundry (washing/drying/ironing as required) including soiled laundry for patients who are incontinent

Return clean clothing to appropriate patient room

Inform the Ward Admin of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment

Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times

Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.

About us

The Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Living & Working in Sussex

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
Embrace the outstanding natural beauty spots including the iconic Beachy Head and Seven Sisters National Park
Known as 'The Sunshine Coast', Eastbourne offers a traditional Victorian seafront combined with the more modern Sovereign Harbour Marina

We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, recent staff survey results told us that 82% recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work in their team
77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-EF-20253

Job locations

Beechwood unit, Uckfield Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN22 5AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collect patient laundry, noting owners room and name

Process laundry (washing/drying/ironing as required) including soiled laundry for patients who are incontinent

Return clean clothing to appropriate patient room

Inform the Ward Admin of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment

Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times

Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collect patient laundry, noting owners room and name

Process laundry (washing/drying/ironing as required) including soiled laundry for patients who are incontinent

Return clean clothing to appropriate patient room

Inform the Ward Admin of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment

Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times

Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Good communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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