Job summary 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. Therefore delivering patient first. We are seeking a Laundry Assistant for the morning shift; bank hours also will 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. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 279- 7015386-APR25 Job locations St Richard's Hospital Spitifield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities Sorting of soiled linen prior to wash cycl Operation of laundry machines in accordance with the specified procedures, in conjunction with all Health & Safety requirements Transporting clean/dirty linen between each laundry cycl Folding and packing of finished linen to meet the needs of the custome Reporting of all equipment/machine faults to Supervisio Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments when required Recording all linen packed ready for distributio Complying with all Health & Safety regulations at all times To maintain the cleanliness of individual work area at all times Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. Please see job description & person specs for full details Job description Job responsibilities Sorting of soiled linen prior to wash cycl Operation of laundry machines in accordance with the specified procedures, in conjunction with all Health & Safety requirements Transporting clean/dirty linen between each laundry cycl Folding and packing of finished linen to meet the needs of the custome Reporting of all equipment/machine faults to Supervisio Delivery of clean linen to all Wards/Departments when required Recording all linen packed ready for distributio Complying with all Health & Safety regulations at all times To maintain the cleanliness of individual work area at all times Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. Please see job description & person specs for full details Person Specification Essential Essential Good Knowledge of Linen Good understanding of English and Maths Desirable Previous experience with Laundry/Linen items an advantage Skill Essential Able to work as part of team Skills and ED&I Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Essential Essential Good Knowledge of Linen Good understanding of English and Maths Desirable Previous experience with Laundry/Linen items an advantage Skill Essential Able to work as part of team Skills and ED&I Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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 Richard's Hospital Spitifield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)