Laundry Assistant

Job Description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

The NHS GGC Central Laundry, based at Hillington, is looking to recruit a highly motivated and assertive individual to join the Laundry Production Team. You will be responsible for processing linen, packing linen and on occasion checking linen stock on hospital sites with the support of a linen co-ordinator or assistant manager.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

There are 2 permanent posts of 36 hours per week available. This role is based at Hillington Laundry, 1 Jubilee Court, G52 4LB. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 07:30-15:30.

Key responsibilities

The laundry assistant is responsible for the safe use of a range of laundry equipment and machinery. A summary of these responsibilities is listed below. For all equipment usage and production processes it is imperative that staff are aware of required production targets, work to achieve these and record these on the required production sheets in line with the standard operating procedures. To ensure downtime is kept to a minimum and efficiency of machinery is kept to maximum, the laundry assistant will assess problems that occur during machinery operation to determine if they can be resolved using agreed fault finding approaches or whether further assistance is required. Start up and close down, safely and efficiently, all finishing equipment, conveyor belts and other electrical equipment (with the exception of the Continuous Batch Washer CBW ).

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Required to undertake on the job training and induction on all laundry equipment as required and to possess a full understanding of the safe operation of all equipment and machinery within the laundry. The training programme will last approximately 9 to 12 weeks
• Working knowledge to operate all machinery including start up H&S checks
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in Health & Safety training courses in house over two half day sessions
• Refresher training ongoing as required or once per annum or determined via competency checks half day sessions
• Infection control training and quality control procedures
• Basic understanding of IT systems and use of these in the laundry
• Auditing own work to ensure linen issued is clean, dry and fit for purpose
• Ability to work with others as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment

Supporting continuous improvement to maintain/improve both quality and efficiencies, ensuring that Hillington Laundry remains at the forefront with regards to technology and new ways of working.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Benefits as an NHS Scotland employee

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Margaret Cardigan, Assistant Manager

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.