About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Linen & Accommodation Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team in delivering high-quality support services across the Trust. In this important role, you will contribute to providing a safe, clean, welcoming and person-centred environment for patients, staff, visitors and residents. Working across both Linen Services and Staff Accommodation, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining Trust-owned accommodation properties, laundering and distributing linen, issuing staff uniforms, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the department.
Main duties of the job
Working as a team to ensure high standards and efficient service throughout the Linen and accommodation departments. Support the Linen team in accordance with agreed procedures such as, working with the agreed stock levels for each ward, load the required linen stock into the panniers, and moving of loaded panniers. Ensuring a high standard of cleaning within the Trust accommodation. Management of stock under COSHH regulations and maintain stock levels for sundry items required to undertake the tasks. Support with issuing/delivering of uniforms. Train staff in procedures when they are covering duties. When required and after training, use the electric TUG to transport the linen panniers to the wards and departments. Carry out ad hoc tasks as requested by the Facilities Manager.Respond constructively to variances in pre-determined needs.Follow all guidance and training on safe working practices to ensure personal health and safety and that of others, exercising a duty of care.Undertake regular and ad hoc training, including yearly infection control refresher, manual handling refresher and fire safety lectures, and any other training relevant to the role.Carry out small ad hoc maintenance as mentioned in summary.Daily checks (and before use) of all equipment and area in a clean and tidy state.Support Linen with regular cleaning of panniers.Replace all equipment after use and store securely in laundry/linen room.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a domestic, housekeeping, accommodation, linen or hotel services environment Experience of cleaning to a high standard
Education and Qualifications Essential
Good standard of literacy and numeracy Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements
Skills Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work independently and use own initiative
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).
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Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)