Linen Assistant

Role: Linen Assistant (Part-Time)Hours: 10 hours per week, 10.00 – 15.20, flexible daysPay: £11.45 per hour

Are you skilled in sewing and passionate about contributing to patient care? We are looking for a dedicated Linen Assistant to join our team to ensure we provide a proficient linen service to all wards and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal with general enquiries to the department for ad hoc services.
• Perform basic sewing tasks both by hand and using a sewing machine.
• Repair, alter, and maintain hospital linen such as gowns, bed sheets, and uniforms.
• Ensure all linen meets the high standards of cleanliness and presentation expected within a healthcare setting.
• To ensure delivery levels are maintained to service level agreements.
• Deal with uniform enquiries for ordering and fitting.
• Record all information as required to ensure adherence to standards.
• Work closely with the hospital/'s laundry and housekeeping teams to manage linen stock.
• Control and carry out curtain changing programme.
• Carry out other duties as required appropriate to this post.Requirements:
• Proficiency in hand-sewing and using sewing machines.
• Attention to detail and high standards of workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate and work with patients, other members of staff and visitors to the Hospital.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.
• Understanding of a range of routine work procedures.
• Ability to organise own day-to-day work.
• Understanding of relevant Manual Handling procedures and protocols.
• Understanding of basic Infection Control.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work.
• Ability to use a variety of transportation equipment.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.What We Offer:We ensure you/'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury/'s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!