Linen Assistant

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; West Carr; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Linen Service is seeking a reliable Linen Assistant to join a busy team. The role involves pick and pack of linen and delivery to wards across hospital sites.

You will work as part of a friendly team, with some periods of unsupervised work, and you must follow infection control, keep the linen room tidy, and use IT systems to record deliveries.

Competenze

• Experience in a busy linen service is preferred.
• Able to work unsupervised on occasions.
• Adherence to infection-control procedures.
• Good communication and IT skills are essential.

Mansioni

• Pick and pack linen for delivery to wards and cages.
• Work unsupervised on occasions when required.
• Keep linen room clean and tidy; store linen correctly to prevent hazards.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

IT skills

Linen service experience

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• 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 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

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

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

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