Involved in the preparation and service of patients areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or any other non‑occupied areas. Required to undertake a wide range of deliveries and monitoring duties associated with maintaining a high standard of service and ensuring a timely service provision at all times, maintaining trust values.
Responsibilities
- Receive and sort all foul linen from wards and departments.
- Wash all linen in appropriate machines as per instructions for each specific type.
- Dry all washed linen in appropriate machines.
- Press, fold and pack all linen using appropriate equipment.
- Operate as part of a team when directed by a Team Leader/Supervisor.
- Keep floors and equipment clean at all times, regularly sweeping floors and removing lint from machines.
- Report any faults in equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
- Maintain personal conduct and hygiene to the highest standard while on the hospital premises.
- Notify supervisor or relevant staff of faulty equipment, building or equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment or light equipment.
- Prepare and deliver stock to wards, top up as required, and record what has been issued.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent; general understanding of the importance of cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety.
- Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to the post.
- Ability to operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and work procedures.
- Knowledge of Infection Control policy, guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication skills, including non‑verbal communication.
- Capability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
- Good customer care skills.
- Prioritisation skills, flexibility and adaptability.
- Access to vulnerable people in the course of duties requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Completion of DBS and safeguarding training.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under‑represented in our workforce: Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+); disabled; male and age 16‑24. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and aims to develop a workforce that mirrors the local community.
Disability and Safeguarding
All employees (and volunteers) are expected to maintain safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training, which includes understanding and recognising signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. The Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting and processing the successful applicant’s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post.
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