Sewing room/Linen Assistant AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Training opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking a reliable sewing and linen services assistant to cover a range of duties across Queen Margaret Hospital. You will perform alterations, repairs, labeling, and linen distribution, maintaining high standards for patients and staff.

The role requires competence with sewing equipment and a flexible, customer‑facing approach. Full training is provided; NHS dress code and health and safety rules apply.

Qualifications

• Has practical sewing skills and experience using sewing equipment.
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service orientation.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Alter staff uniforms – alterations and repairs.
• Adjust and repair curtains and privacy screens.
• Label and alter patient clothing.
• Occasional upholstery and soft furnishing repairs.
• Exchange, replenish and distribute linen trolleys within wards and departments.

Skills

Sewing skills

Reliable

Communication

Organised

Tools

Flatbed sewing machines

Overlockers

Blind hemmers

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Support Services Team at Queen Margaret Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to provide sewing & linen services across the site, helping to ensure a high-quality service for patients and staff.

The Role

The successful candidate will undertake a range of sewing and linen-related duties, including:

• Alteration and repair of staff uniforms.
• Adjustment and repair of curtains and privacy screens.
• Labelling and alteration of patient clothing.
• Occasional upholstery and soft furnishing repairs.
• Exchange, replenishment and distribution of linen trolleys within wards and departments.

You will be competent in the use of a range of sewing equipment including:

• Flatbed sewing machines(Automatic cut off)
• Blind hemmers
• Overlockers

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has practical sewing skills and experience using sewing equipment.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills and a positive approach to customer service.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied workload.

Previous experience in linen and a sewing environment would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

What We Offer

NHS Fife offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the NHS Fife Dress Code and all relevant health and safety procedures.

For informal enquiries, please contact: Karen Kay Assistant Support Services Manager Tel: [phone] or Lisa Barr Support Services Coordinator Tel: [phone]

Please be advised that this job role does not qualify for a skilled worker visa/ sponsorship.

Salary is pro rata for part time hours if applicable

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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