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Main area: Laundry Assistant Grade Band 2
Contract: Permanent: Evening Shift Mon - Fri 15:30 - 23:30 (Bank is considered)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 15:30 - 23:30; bank is also considered)
Job ref: 279-7015386-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Richard's Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £24,169 per annum, pro-rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 30/04/2025
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
Job overview
University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on providing comprehensive linen cover for wards and departments. All items of linen are delivered at various times to ensure enough clean linen is available for our patients' needs.
We are seeking a Laundry Assistant for the evening shift; bank hours will also be available.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake the processes necessary to wash and finish linen to the specified standards and to dispatch to our customers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Sorting of soiled linen prior to wash cycle
* Operation of laundry machines in accordance with the specified procedures, in conjunction with all Health & Safety requirements
* Transporting clean/dirty linen between each laundry cycle
* Folding and packing of finished linen to meet the needs of the customer
* Reporting of all equipment/machine faults to Supervisor
* Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments when required
* Complying with all Health & Safety regulations at all times
* To maintain the cleanliness of individual work area at all times
Person specification
* Good Knowledge of Linen
* Good understanding of English and Maths
* Previous experience with Laundry/Linen items an advantage
Skills
* Able to work as part of a team
Skills and ED&I
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information, please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information:
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
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