Sewing Room Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the City of Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Operational Support Assistant. The role involves assisting with staff uniforms and patient clothing services at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Candidates should be prepared for a high level of interest in this position, so early application is encouraged. The salary will be pro-rata based on part-time work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day to day operational provision of service regarding staff uniforms.
• Support patients within the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in clothing needs.
• Manage repairs/alterations to garments and emergency clothing requirements.

Job description

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist in the day to day operational provision of an efficient and effective service to staff throughout the Division regarding the issue and alterations of staff uniforms as well as the issue of pillows, duvets and coverings as required.

The candidate will also assist in the day to day provision of an efficient and effective service to patients within the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and associated sites with regard to the Hospital Clothing Shop, repairs / alterations to garments and emergency clothing requirements.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.