Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join a busy, friendly team within the Linen & Post Services Department for 7 hours a week.
You will be responsible for helping to provide a full internal delivery of linenover both Saturday and Sunday morning's from 7am to 11am.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of hospital buildings, as well as soft facilities management and the provision of essential equipment, consumables, and materials.
Employee Benefits: - Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than in London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will consist of topping up and delivery of linen and scrub items to the ward linen cupboards and non ward areas around the trust.
Entering daily linen requirement accurately onto a stock control system using an android tablet device.
Ensuring stock is regularly rotated and reviewed and remain appropriate in terms of stock level for each area.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will consist of topping up and delivery of linen and scrub items to the ward linen cupboards and non ward areas around the trust.
Entering daily linen requirement accurately onto a stock control system using an android tablet device.
Ensuring stock is regularly rotated and reviewed and remain appropriate in terms of stock level for each area.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience in working to deadlines and meeting targets
- Experience in working as part of a team and building rapport with others
Desirable
- Experience working in a customer facing environment
- Experience in linen or post services roles
- Experience of using moving and handling equipment such as roll cages, pallet trucks and flat bed trollies
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience in working to deadlines and meeting targets
- Experience in working as part of a team and building rapport with others
Desirable
- Experience working in a customer facing environment
- Experience in linen or post services roles
- Experience of using moving and handling equipment such as roll cages, pallet trucks and flat bed trollies
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).