Linen Services Assistant | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional healthcare provider in Nottingham is looking for a dedicated staff member for their Linen Services team. The role involves handling and processing both soiled and clean laundry, maintaining quality control, and performing stock checks. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of carrying heavy loads, with a commitment to working in a team-focused environment. Opportunities for personal development and a diverse work atmosphere are offered. Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community!

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Handle soiled linen and ensure its safe storage according to guidelines.
• Perform laundry duties including sorting and folding linen.
• Carry out stock checks and record daily issues using Benchmarker software.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Job description

We require a proactive proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team in a production line environment within Linen Services.

To be part of a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff undertaking a number of different tasks which include the handling of soiled linen, the decontamination of linen in accordance with HTM01-04, folding and packing of clean linen either manually or utilising equipment, working in various locations within the laundry to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

The post holder will be based at either the City or QMC Campus as required in accordance with the needs of the service.

Hours of work are 37.5 per week working between the hours of 06h00 to 14h00 including bank holidays. Some weekend working may be required.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To ensure that all soiled linen is stored in appropriate areas and within Health and Safety guidelines.

Maintaining quality of work in accordance with the documented procedures - undertaking quality checks on linen.

Able to make straight forward judgements, investigate problems, e.g. fault finding, stock issues, staff cover.

To perform laundry duties including; packing of clean linen, sorting of soiled linen, programming/emptying of washer and dryers.

To carry out checks of stock levels on wards and departments using electronic devices and adjust delivery levels accordingly.

Record daily issues to wards and departments using the Benchmarker software.

To work with a flexible approach bearing in mind the needs of the service and staff.

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

To report any signs of infestation to the Linen Services Team Leader.

To be involved in development training by acting as a buddy to new starters by demonstrating own duties.

Completes timesheets or similar records.

Undertake cleaning audits and surveys as necessary to own work.

Demonstrates own activities to new or less experienced employees – supports induction on new starters.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads. The role requires you to be active for prolonged periods of time which include the handling of soiled and the processing, folding and packing clean linen to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

To ensure the correct use of equipment following safety guidelines.

To report faulty equipment to Linen Service Team Leader.

The post holder will communicate verbally and face to face with members of staff throughout the Trust patients, relatives and the general public.

Disposal of sharps determined by the Waste Handling and Management policy.

To report Accidents to the Linen Service Team Leader.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025