Linen Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Linen Assistant role at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides an opportunity to support ward and department linen services across Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. You will work 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours daily, Monday to Friday) in a busy, team-based environment, helping with stock control, delivery and uniform fitting, while maintaining infection control standards.

We welcome enthusiastic team players who can use IT systems and adapt to fluctuating

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a busy industrious environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and adapt to changes when needed.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use different software packages.
• Knowledge of infection control policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and procedures, including knowledge of allergies.
• Experience of working in a hospital or hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack linen in line with top up requirements on to linen exchange trolleys and cages for delivery.
• To be able to work unsupervised on occasions when needed.
• Ensure the linen room is kept clean and tidy at all times and remaining linen is stored correctly, in line with infection control requirements, to prevent any hazards within the work place.
• Record levels of linen delivered to wards and departments using the electronic Absolute recording software.
• On a daily basis clean and disinfect the linen exchange trolleys and record that this has been completed.
• Assist in the uniform fitting service and offer advice to staff who are trying on the sizing garments.
• Delivering linen to wards and departments as required.
• Take part in ward and department linen audits where appropriate.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks required on the instruction of the line manager appropriate to job role.

Skills

Linen handling

Stock control

IT literacy

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

GCSE Maths and English

National Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care

Tools

Absolute recording software

Job description

Linen Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 November 2026

An exciting opportunity to join The Hull University Teaching Hospital's NHS Trust's Linen Service.

Post 37.5 hrs. Full Time. Permanent contract.

7.5 hrs. per day over 5 days per week. Monday to Friday

The linen team provides a comprehensive linen service to wards and departments along with supporting staff with uniform orders and a sewing service.

The successful applicant must be an enthusiastic team player and would ideally have previous experience of working in a busy linen service. A flexible approach to work and the ability to work in a team is essential along with the ability to adapt with fluctuating demands.

Good communication and IT skills are essential for this role.

This role will involve working at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital

Main duties of the job

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pick and pack linen in line with top up requirements on to linen exchange trolleysand cages for delivery

To be able to work unsupervised on occasions when needed.

Ensure the linen room is kept clean and tidy at all times and remaining linen is stored correctly, in line with infection control requirements, to prevent any hazards within the work place.

Record levels of linen delivered to wards and departments using the electronic Absolute recording software.

On a daily basis clean and disinfect the linen exchange trolleys and record that this has been completed.

Assist in the uniform fitting service and offer advice to staff who are trying on the sizinggarments.

Delivering linen to wards and departments as required.

Take part in ward and department linen audits where appropriate.

• To carry out any other reasonable tasks required on the instruction of the line manager appropriate to job role.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working within a busy industrious environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise own workload and adapt to changes when needed
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use different software packages
• Knowledge of infection control policy and procedures
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and procedures, including knowledge of allergies
• Experience of working in a hospital or hotel environment

Application Completion

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education / Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• National Care Certificate (within 12 months of appointment)
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care or equivalent

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate within a team environment
• Ability to communicate with patients, patient relatives, and external incidental contacts where applicable

Special Attributes and Other

• Ability to travel across both sites
• Conscientious and hard working
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Willingness to undertake training
• Flexible
• Caring and professional manner
• Team player

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.

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust