About this role
Job summary
Role Summary: The Linen Distribution Assistant will operate as part of the linen distribution team, ensuring the efficient delivery and management of linen and patient gowns throughout the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively within the linen distribution team.
- Linen Delivery: Deliver clean linen, patient gowns, and other items to wards and departments.
- Curtain Management: Play an integral role in planned curtain changes across all areas, adhering to Welsh National Guidelines.
- Stock Maintenance: Ensure linen stocks are maintained appropriately in all areas, preventing overstocking.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Stock Management
- Provide daily stock counts to the Laundry provider.
- Place special requests for additional items during infectious outbreaks or as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of linen dispatched and received.
Linen Handling
- Receive and store clean linen appropriately.
- Replenish linen trolleys and distribute to wards and departments according to schedule.
- Ensure stocks are maintained without overstocking.
Distribution and Delivery
- Deliver ad hoc orders as necessary.
- Push trolleys and cages across the hospital to distribute linen.
Curtain Management
- Undertake planned curtain changes in line with guidelines and infection prevention policies.
- Change curtains in patient areas as per schedule, using step ladders safely.
Maintenance and Safety
- Clean distribution trolleys daily.
- Ensure work areas are clean and safe, reporting any hazards.
- Adhere to manual handling procedures and use protective clothing as required.
- Check step ladders before use and report defects.
Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of linen and curtain changes.
- Assist with the annual linen count coordinated by the supervisor.
Training and Compliance
- Assist in training new staff members.
- Comply with all health and safety policies and departmental procedures.
Flexibility
- Weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required to meet service needs.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic Literacy and Computer Skills
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care Skills
Experiance
Essential
- Working to meet deadlines and documented processes
- Distribution of Materials
- Customer Service experience
Desirable
- Changing Curtains in a Healthcare Setting
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Glan Clwyd hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)