About this role
Job summary
To undertake the processes necessary to wash and finish linen to the specified standardsand to dispatch to our customers. Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments whenrequired.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
1. Sorting of soiled linen prior to wash cycle2. Operation of laundry machines in accordance with the specified procedures, inconjunction with all Health & Safety requirements.3. Transporting clean/dirty linen between each laundry cycle4. Folding and packing of finished linen to meet the needs of the customer5. Reporting of all equipment/machine faults to Supervision6. Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments when required.7. Recording all linen packed ready for distribution8. Complying with all Health & Safety regulations at all times9. To maintain the cleanliness of individual work area at all times
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Sorting of soiled linen prior to wash cycle2. Operation of laundry machines in accordance with the specified procedures, inconjunction with all Health & Safety requirements.3. Transporting clean/dirty linen between each laundry cycle4. Folding and packing of finished linen to meet the needs of the customer5. Reporting of all equipment/machine faults to Supervision6. Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments when required.7. Recording all linen packed ready for distribution8. Complying with all Health & Safety regulations at all times9. To maintain the cleanliness of individual work area at all timesLearning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and asagreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professionaldevelopment within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your linemanager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will helpdeliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes inservice.This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to timedue to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other dutiesthat are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal jobrotation and absence cover.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basisin accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.People Management and Development Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trusts e-rosteringprocesses, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, andcontributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planningVision and valuesOur vision is to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere.All our efforts to do this are underpinned by our values: We are compassionate: we communicate and act kindly We are inclusive: our teams work collaboratively We are respectful: we behave professionallyOur vision and values are extremely important to us and we expect everyone whoworks at University Hospitals Sussex in any capacity to share and uphold them.Our strategic ambitionsWe have five important ambitions that will help us deliver Excellent CareEverywhere. These are:1. Providing excellent care for our patients fast, fair, high-quality care2. Providing excellent care for our people supporting all our colleagues to betheir best3. Providing excellent care for our communities helping local people livewell and thrive4. Providing excellent care for our future being ready for the word ahead.5. Providing excellent care together becoming one UHSussex, united forsuccessSafeguarding children and vulnerable adultsUHSussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andadults and to protecting them from the risks of harm. The Trust recognises itsresponsibility to ensure that safe working conditions and systems are in place forstaff working with children, looked after children, adults, and families in their care.Staff are required to comply with Trust policies on Safeguarding and to undertake theappropriate level of mandatory in-service training in this area.Equality, diversity and inclusionInclusion and respect are core values at UHSussex, and we are committed todiversity and equality. This means treating colleagues and patients withprofessionalism, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included, valuing differentbackgrounds and experiences, and challenging inequalities.Having all our staff feel safe, supported, included and valued will lead to better careand outcomes for our patients helping us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere.All staff have a duty to report any behaviours which contravene this to theirmanagers.Patient First Patient First is our Trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care forpatients and to build and embed a culture where staff can be confident that theirviews matter and will be heard. The aim is to empower all staff to lead change, raise issues, concerns, identifyand implement areas for improvement within the workplace and find solutionscollectively as part of a team. Staff will be equipped with skills to identify improvement opportunities andsupported to see those through It encourages all staff to be innovative and drive forward quality improvement andpositive changes in their areas. The philosophy behind this is centred on: Standardisation, system redesign and the improvement of patientpathways to eliminate error and waste and improve quality The patient being at the heart of every element of change Embedding cultural change across the organisation, where everyone ispassionate about delivering exceptional quality every time and wherebetter never stops. Continuous improvement of our services through small steps of change Constantly testing the patient pathway to see how we can develop Encouraging frontline staff to lead the redesign processes Equal voices for all Engagement of staff is a big factor in job performance. Good engagement leads to improved quality, mortality and safetymeasuresWorkplace and Environmental FactorsPhysical You are entitled to work in a safe environmentEmotional You are not pressured by your peers and colleaguesMentalYour mental health and wellbeing is taken intoconsiderationWorking Conditions Adequate rest breaks uniform and PPE are all suppliedPerson SpecificationRequirementsLevel required HowassessedApplicationform (AF)Selectioninterview (I)Assessment(A)Level required HowassessedApplicationform (AF)Selectioninterview (I)Assessment(A)Essential DesirableExperience/QualificationsGeneral secondary SchoolEducationGood command of theEnglish LanguageAF Previous experience withLaundry/Linen items anadvantageAFSkillsAble to work as part of theteam.Evidence of havingundertaken owndevelopment to improveunderstanding of equalitiesissuesAF I Ability to develop andmaintain good communicationwith people at all levelsTeam player with confidenceand ability to work on ownLiteracy and numeracy skillsAF IEquality,Diversity, andInclusionEvidence of havingchampioned diversity inprevious roles (asappropriate to role).ISpecificRequirementsAdhere to mandatorydepartmental trainingFreedom toActRefer to Trusts protocols
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Good Knowledge of Linen Good understanding of English and Maths
Desirable
Previous experience with Laundry/Linen items an advantage
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address St Richards Hospital
St Richards Hospital
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)