Linen Porter

Job overview

Accountabilities

• To deliver the appropriate amounts of clean linen to Wards using the “top up” system
• To assist new starter induction is on the “buddy” programme.
• Respond to and complete tasks scheduled or by ad hoc request as per company policy within the specified timeframes.
• Removal of clinical and non-clinical waste and laundry from departments as required.
• To hang curtains on wards and departments as requested by the Supplies Coordinator or supervisors.
• Use of task management system (CARPS) to enable effective management of activity within the Linen service
• Inputting of linen stock levels using hand held terminals.
• Completing linen quality checks as per contractual requirements, reporting any non-conformances to the linen service supervisor.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the line manager.
• Regularly working in obnoxious smelling environment, e.g. urine, vomit excrement and receiving requests to remove body fluid spillages in public areas where applicable.
• Working in an area with Terminally ill /dying and /or aggressive patients

Main duties of the job

• Sorting, counting, recording, and checking in and out of all linen
• Being able to use the new Hive system Training provided
• Cleaning and maintaining storage, corridors, and public areas
• Stocking linen trolleys, cupboards, and guest service items

To support the Linen service over the weekend to a very high standard

be able to use Hive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!