198933 Laundry Assistant (SNIS)

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Backshift Monday to Thursday 15:00 to 22:00 and Friday 09:00 to 15:00

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a high quality washing and finishing service for bedding and linen, uniforms, patient clothing and theatre wear to all users of the Laundry Service.

Through provision of a linen service ensure that all wards and departments in St Johns Hospital are topped up to adequate numbers of items to maintain service delivery and the dignity of patients.

To ensure all required items are processed and delivered on time and to the higher quality standards, whilst ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is paramount throughout.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact simon.law@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**