Linen Assistant

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

We would also consider applications to work part time as required.

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

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick and pack linen in line with top up requirements on to linen exchange trolleysand cages for delivery

• To be able to work unsupervised on occasions when needed.

• 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.

• Record levels of linen delivered to wards and departments using the electronic Absolute recording software.

• On a daily basis clean and disinfect the linen exchange trolleys and record that this has been completed.

• Assist in the uniform fitting service and offer advice to staff who are trying on the sizinggarments.

• Delivering linen to wards and departments as required.

• 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

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.