Healthcare Linen Services Team Lead

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS invites applications for a supervisory role within our laundry services. You will lead a team, manage rotas and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control across wards and departments.

Applicants should have supervisory experience, NHS experience preferred, and qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Laundry, ILM Level 3 and IOSH, plus basic IT skills. NUH supports development and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leader experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Experience in linen services, laundry operations, housekeeping, or facilities.
• Experience managing rotas and staff performance.
• Understanding of H&S legislation, COSHH and infection control.
• Basic IT skills: Excel, Word, email and data systems.
• Strong communication and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to negotiate and influence with ward/department staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Linen services / laundry ops

Staff management / rotas

H&S knowledge (COSHH, infection ctrl)

IT basics (Excel, Word)

Effective communication

Team motivation & leadership

Negotiation & influencing

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Laundry or equivalent

ILM Team Leader Award Level 3 or equivalent

IOSH Working Safely Certificate

Health and Safety Training

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS invites applications for a supervisory role within our laundry services. You will lead a team, manage rotas and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control across wards and departments.

Applicants should have supervisory experience, NHS experience preferred, and qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Laundry, ILM Level 3 and IOSH, plus basic IT skills. NUH supports development and diversity in the workforce.