Overview
The Laundry Services Department removes soiled linen to be washed and replaced with fresh linen from the laundry at Liverpool University Hospitals. Staff in Laundry may be required to work in any of the buildings/sites/departments/wards/clinics serviced by LUH and partners.
Responsibilities
Involved in the preparation and service of patient areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or other unoccupied areas. Undertake a wide range of deliveries and monitoring duties associated with maintaining a high standard of service, ensuring that at all times a timely service is offered and that Trust values are upheld.
* Receive and sort all foul linen from wards and departments.
* Wash all linen in appropriate machines as per instructions for each specific type.
* Dry all washed linen in appropriate machine.
* Press, fold and pack all linen using appropriate equipment.
* Operate as part of a team when directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.
* Keep floors and equipment clean at all times, regularly sweeping floors and removing lint from machines.
* Reporting of faults in equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
* Ensure that personal conduct and hygiene are of the highest standard whilst on hospital premises.
* Notify supervisor or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment.
* Prepare and deliver stock to wards, as per stock sheets on a top-up basis and record what has been issued.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside and provides highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 287-BANK-69-25
Job locations: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group - All Sites, Liverpool, L9 7AL
Job description
* Receive and sort all foul linen from wards and departments.
* Wash all linen in appropriate machines as per instructions for each specific type.
* Dry all washed linen in appropriate machine.
* Press, fold and pack all linen using appropriate equipment.
* Operate as part of a team when directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.
* Keep floors and equipment clean at all times, regularly sweeping floors and removing lint from machines.
* Reporting of faults in equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
* Ensure that personal conduct and hygiene are of the highest standard whilst on hospital premises.
* Notify supervisor or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment.
* Prepare and deliver stock to wards, as per stock sheets on a top up basis and record what has been issued.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills
* General understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
* Basic knowledge of health and safety
* Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post; operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively; knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and work procedures; knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures; carry out work effectively and safely
* Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
* Ability to follow instructions
* Good communication skills, including non-verbal communication
* Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations
* Good Customer Care Skills
* Prioritisation skills; ability to be flexible and adaptable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospitals of Liverpool Group - All Sites, Liverpool, L9 7AL
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