Overview
The role is to fully support the objectives of the West of Scotland Laundry (WoSL) to provide a cost effective and efficient, quality linen service to the WoSL Consortium. The role focuses on ensuring all required items are processed and delivered on time and to the highest quality standards, while prioritising health, safety and wellbeing of all staff.
Responsibilities
* Ensure items are processed and delivered on time and to quality standards.
* Work within the West of Scotland Laundry and NHS Lanarkshire framework to support patient care through reliable linen services.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of laundry services and related procedures.
* On the job training and induction completed (generally 4–6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked) to achieve full competency across a range of duties.
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks.
* Infection control in the laundry (on the job training and induction).
* Undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory training.
* Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) Standards.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to audit and to work with others as part of a multi disciplinary team.
* Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
Nice to have
* SVQ2 in Laundry Operations or laundry workbook training.
* Experience of working in a laundry environment or similar.
* Experience using laundry equipment (e.g. ironers, folders).
Contract type
* Permanent
* Full time
* 37 hours
Location and working pattern
The role is based in PSSD at West of Scotland Laundry. Working pattern:
* Monday - Wednesday: 07:00–15:15/15:30
* Thursday: 07:00–14:45
* Friday: 07:00–14:00/14:30
Applicants shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
How to apply and contact
Paul McCool, Deputy Head of Linen Services – paul.mcool@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, contact Carla Vargas, Recruitment Administrator – carla.vargas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email.)
Further information and information for applicants:
For more information on the role, refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, refer to the information pack or recruitment webpage.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life balance policies and procedures
Right to Work
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ workers without the relevant permission to work in the UK. Check eligibility in advance of applying. Some posts are not eligible for sponsorship.
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