City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking, and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Linen Service Operative.
The role of a Linen Service Operative is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task-focused, and have excellent communication skills.
If you are ambitious, caring, a team player, and strive to deliver high standards of service, we would like to hear from YOU!
As a Linen Service Operative, you would be responsible for assisting in the provision of an integrated Linen Service and delivery system, providing quality linen and uniform services to Sunderland & South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and commercial customers.
CHoICE Facilities Services work together to deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients, and stakeholders.
To join a friendly, organised, and positive working environment, apply for the role of Linen Service Operative.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To sort, classify, and account for all linen sent for processing.
2. To store articles and remove soiling in accordance with Department of Health and Control of Infection guidelines.
3. To undertake full training in all aspects of linen duties and all linen equipment and to participate in rotation.
4. To fold and pack linen ready for distribution.
5. To maintain cleanliness of laundry trolleys.
6. To follow work schedules to assist in the collection of used linen from wards, departments, and theatres.
7. To assist in the sealing of used linen into laundry bags.
8. To ensure laundry trolleys are retained in correct location.
9. To follow work schedules to assist in the timely delivery of clean linen to wards and departments.
10. To operate any monitoring equipment as required to ensure efficient stock control.
11. To ensure linen distribution centre is maintained in a clean and safe state.
Shift Pattern: Sat-Sun 0700-1500
1x 15 Hrs Permanent Position
About Us
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement, and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists, and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care, and Compassion - our Team contributes to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure, and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff, and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time, and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note: We will not accept applications found to be AI-generated.
Job Responsibilities
To assist in the provision of an integrated Linen Service and delivery system, providing quality linen and uniform services to Sunderland & South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and commercial customers.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to accept and prioritise instructions.
Physical Skills
* Combination of bending, lifting, standing, and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
* Ability to work in a busy environment.
* Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including; use of machinery, movement of beds, and other equipment.
Qualifications
* Basic Numeracy and Literacy education.
Experience
* Experience of working where there is frequent face-to-face contact with a cross-section of the general public.
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
* Commercial laundry experience.
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 Name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
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