Linen Porter

The portering department is looking for a motivated individual to join the linen distribution team on a part time basis of 32.5 hrs per week, over 5 days. The linen team pays a pivotal role in supporting patient comfort and safety and the successful candidate will work closely with clinical staff members and facilities colleagues; to ensure a high quality linen provision service., Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• To order and receive clean laundry from the laundry provider.
• Assist in the recording of linen stock, deliveries, shortages and orders.
• To check delivery stock levels are correct and match provider delivery advice notes, advising the supervisor of any shortages.
• Identify ward and department daily linen requirements.
• Sort, pack, and deliver linen and associated items to wards and departments.
• Carry out visual maintenance checks of linen cages, electric tugs, trolleys reporting issues and requesting maintenance when required.
• Carry out cleaning duties in the linen room and linen cupboards.
• Provide occasional assistance to general portering.
  
  Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.