Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Linen and Laundry Assistant to join our team. This position is well-suited to a flexible, effective communicator who is looking to gain experience in a health care setting.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team. They also will have the ability to work under pressure and respond well to changing service demands at short notice.

This role is subject to a Standard DBS disclosure.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver cages of clean linen to wards/departments in a timely manner using tug and collecting cages of dirty which help to support clinical colleagues in delivering high quality patient care.
• Driving vehicles around Royal Bolton Hospital and Community sites.
• Check-in linen from outside supplier and place in situ in linen room and stock cupboard.
• Need to be able to adjust linen quantities for requirements on wards or departments which helps support the division in identifying and achieving efficiency savings.
• Dirty linen bags need to be sorted and transferred into appropriate cages which helps actively manage risks which prevent or hinder our services.
• Sweeping and mopping of linen and canteen rooms and general housekeeping which helps to strive to ensure a high level of quality in your work
• Need to be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave during week and weekends.
• Assist and take direction in the event of any fire/major accident or incident.
• Any other general requirements as appropriate to the post.
• Provide provisions of uniform to wards/departments and community sites within Bolton NHS Foundation trust

Working for our organisation

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.