Role Summary
Join our Linen Services team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust! As a Linen Services Assistant. Working predominantly in the Linen Decontamination Unit (LDU), you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the healthcare and decontamination standards required of our modern facility which supplies clean linen to our hospital and other hospitals in the South West. This essential team works behind the scenes to operate a variety of industrial washing, decontamination and finishing equipment. No prior experience in this field is needed - full training will be provided.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
In this hands-on position, duties will include the receipt, grading and classification of used linen, and the high quality decontamination and finishing of clean linen items, using some of the most modern and advanced technology automated laundering and finishing equipment in the UK. The role will include the picking and packing of clean linen using PC or hand held devices to input customer order data into the LDU’s linen management application. Other duties may include the loading of caged orders onto vehicles and some local driving duties.
You may also be required to work in any area of the linen services, including in the LDU and Linen Distribution Room situated within the main RD&E Hospital. We’re looking for practical, detail-oriented candidates who are reliable and ready to learn.
What You’ll Need:
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of electronic devices and applications
- Willingness to work as part of a team and accurately follow step-by-step instructions
- Good hand skills and attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm and adaptability.
- Physically fit.
Experience in similar work is desirable, but it’s not essential. We value candidates with transferable skills and a positive attitude—if you’re willing to learn, we’ll give you all the training you need.
Working Pattern:
- A roster working either a Saturday or a Sunday as part of the 37.5 hour week.
- Working hours on weekday shifts are mainly 08:00am to 16:00pm and weekend shifts are 06:00am to 14:00pm
- A rota pattern will be issued as part of the induction process.
Weekend shifts will be paid at Agenda For Change (AFC) enhanced rates.
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th December 2024
For further information please contact: Lisa Schuster-Wood, Production Manager, Linen Services Department on 01392 403070 or by email: rde-tr.linenservices@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
