About this role
Job summary
To meet the requirements of the post, the Linen Laundry Assistant will be expected to provide a high quality Linen and Laundry service to the wards and departments of the Trust. Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the laundry facilities including all linen storage areas and for providing a laundry service. To monitor the levels of linen on wards and departments. Completing report sheets and feeding information back to Facilities Management on a daily basis.
Main duties of the job
To receive Linen delivered to the Linen room via the external laundering service. To sort and store Linen appropriately on to ward stillages. This role requires being physically fit and be able to move linen. To remove items for repair or condemn or alteration. To bag appropriately linen that is not fit for purpose for dispatch to the external laundry. To bring to the attention of the Facilities management any shortfalls of Linen. Daily contact with external linen contractor re linen quantities/levels via telephone or via online reporting . Responsible for maintaining stock levels i.e. ward tape, pillows and disposable linen and inform management when stock is low. To cover a Bank Holiday service shared out between the team.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Hospital environment
Qualifications Desirable
Hold or willing to work towards a relevant qualification in hotel/linen services. Computer literate.
Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda? Essential
If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application.
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.
Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)