Job summary
Linen Assistant
Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit housekeeping staff to strengthen the already existing friendly and hardworking team in our Linen Services Department.Following several changes to the service we are providing throughout the main hospital and some surrounding sites, we are looking to recruit a number of new members of staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of linen delivery within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
- Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a NHS environment.
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes.
- Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
Skills & Competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To operate cleaning equipment
- In following work schedules.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
- Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a NHS environment.
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes.
- Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
Skills & Competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To operate cleaning equipment
- In following work schedules.
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.
