Linen Services Operative

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Linen Service Operative, As a Linen Service Operative you would be responsible for assisting in the provision of an integrated Linen Service and delivery system, providing quality linen and uniform services to Sunderland & South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and commercial customers.

CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

CHoICE Facilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites., Linen Service Operative duties include;

To sort, classify and account for all linen sent for processing.

To store articles and remove soiling in accordance with Department of Health and Control of Infection guidelines.

To undertake full training in all aspects of linen duties and all linen equipment and to participate in rotation.

To fold and pack linen ready for distribution.

To assist in linen deliveries to Sunderland Royal Hospital.

To maintain cleanliness of laundry trolleys

To follow work schedules to assist in the collection of used linen from wards, departments, and theatres.

To assist in the sealing of used linen into laundry bags

To ensure laundry trolleys are retained in correct location.

To follow work schedules to assist in the timely delivery of clean linen to wards and departments.

To operate any monitoring equipment as required to ensure efficient stock control.

To ensure linen distribution centre is maintained in a clean and safe state.

The role of a Linen Service Operative is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.