Job summary
Linen
and Sewing Services Assistant 20 hours
Monday to Friday
We are seeking a Linen
and Sewing Services assistant to work at Halton Hospital, however there may be
an occasional need to work from our Warrington site.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to
carry out the ordering and distribution of clean linen and undertaking sewing
and other associated tasks with regard to the provision of staff uniforms.
The post-holder will preferably have one
to two years seamstress experience working in a sewing room environment.
The post-holder
will have a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills.
Although the successful
candidate may be offered to work in a designated area, they can be asked at any
time to work in other areas, in- line with service needs.
For further information please contact Donna
Gordon, Facilities Manager Contracts on 01926 662616
About us
This
Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people
with
disabilities,
from ethnic minorities and all other social groups.
We
operate Family Friendly and Career Break policies. The Trust operates a Smoke
Free Policy
which
does not permit smoking within the Trust premises and grounds/site.
Interviews will take place on 1st November 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes the
provision of staff uniforms Trust-wide, including measuring, fitting, sewing,
ordering via external contractor
To undertake
the provision of clean linen to wards and departments whilst working at Halton
site. Warrington site is managed
by an external contractor so this is not required
Full Job Description Attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes the
provision of staff uniforms Trust-wide, including measuring, fitting, sewing,
ordering via external contractor
To undertake
the provision of clean linen to wards and departments whilst working at Halton
site. Warrington site is managed
by an external contractor so this is not required
Full Job Description Attached
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to use sewing equipment (eg sewing machine, heat sealing machine and over-locker)
- Previous professional experience of working in a sewing room environment (eg previous seamstress, experience required)
Desirable
- Experience in working within a healthcare environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Customer Care Level 2 or completion of an apprenticeship in sewing/garment manufacturing industry or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience in the use operation of a sewing machines and associated equipment eg over locker heat sealer and undertaking complex and simple sewing tasks.
- Experience in ordering processes and procedures record keeping and stocktaking
- General Standard of Education
- Basic numeracy and clerical skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Completion of Trusts Mandatory Training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to use sewing equipment (eg sewing machine, heat sealing machine and over-locker)
- Previous professional experience of working in a sewing room environment (eg previous seamstress, experience required)
Desirable
- Experience in working within a healthcare environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Customer Care Level 2 or completion of an apprenticeship in sewing/garment manufacturing industry or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience in the use operation of a sewing machines and associated equipment eg over locker heat sealer and undertaking complex and simple sewing tasks.
- Experience in ordering processes and procedures record keeping and stocktaking
- General Standard of Education
- Basic numeracy and clerical skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Completion of Trusts Mandatory Training.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
