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
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
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
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!
