Laundry Assistant

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laundry Assistant role at NHS Highland is based in the Laundry Department on the Raigmore Site. You will provide a high-quality linen service supporting patient care across NHS Highland sites, including handling patient clothing and theatre wear and assisting with staff uniform issuance.

Flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings and weekends is required, with core hours typically 8am-4pm, and alternate shifts between 6am and 5pm will be considered.

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Laundry Assistant to join our dedicated Facilities Team. These individuals will be based in the Laundry Department on the Raigmore Site. The laundry Assistant will provide a high-quality service, adhering to Health & Safety protocols while efficiently managing linen flow to support patient care across all NHS Highland sites, also patient clothing and theatre wear. The Laundry Assistant will assist in the issuing of staff uniforms.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, however, core hours are typically 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. Alternate shifts between 6am - 5pm will be considered.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Jack Krawczynski: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .