About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Linen and Laundry Assistant to join our team. This position is well-suited to a flexible, effective communicator who is looking to gain experience in a health care setting.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team. They also will have the ability to work under pressure and respond well to changing service demands at short notice.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS disclosure.
Main duties of the job
Deliver cages of clean linen to wards/departments in a timely manner using tug and collecting cages of dirty which help to support clinical colleagues in delivering high quality patient care. Driving vehicles around Royal Bolton Hospital and Community sites. Check-in linen from outside supplier and place in situ in linen room and stock cupboard. Need to be able to adjust linen quantities for requirements on wards or departments which helps support the division in identifying and achieving efficiency savings. Dirty linen bags need to be sorted and transferred into appropriate cages which helps actively manage risks which prevent or hinder our services. Sweeping and mopping of linen and canteen rooms and general housekeeping which helps to strive to ensure a high level of quality in your work Need to be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave during week and weekends. Assist and take direction in the event of any fire/major accident or incident. Any other general requirements as appropriate to the post. Provide provisions of uniform to wards/departments and community sites within Bolton NHS Foundation trust
About us
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
Full UK Driving Licence Ability to work as part of a team Basic Secondary Education Ability to take and understand basic instructions Flexible approach to meet service needs For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic Secondary Education UK Driving Licence
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Previous experience of undertaking working in a laundry Able to demonstrate an understanding of the key health and safety issues within the healthcare environment
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to take and understand basic instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice Willingness to undertake mandatory training and other training identified by the Facilities Department Flexible approach - willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)