Seamstress/Linen Services Assistant

The successful candidate will be an experienced industrial sewing machinist and will provide an efficient day to day service for the Trust in the Experience of working in a busy sewing room environment is advantageous. The post is primarily based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary but will be expected to provide cover across sites on an ad hoc basis. Therefore, a driving licence would be advantageous.

A need for excellent numeracy and literacy skills is essential, including the ability to assess alterations and modifications. The operation of labelling and heat seal equipment for the security marking of linen and uniforms and the recording of staff uniform allocation for audit purposes are also requirements of this post.

Candidates who have worked in the sewing industry historically, maybe interested in the role.

With a flexible approach the post holder will also be expected to provide assistance as required in the busy linen room with the distribution of linen to wards, departments and residences of the Trust. Therefore, the ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required.

This is not exclusive to Wigan Infirmary and the candidate may be expected to work across WWL sites on an ad hoc basis.

Full training will be given.

If you are the person we are looking for please contact Lorraine Heaton on 0300 707 4467 or Carol Lythgoe on 0300 707 2252 for an informal discussion and further information.

Measuring, altering, and fitting of staff uniforms in accordance with the Uniform Policy. In addition, the post holder will carry out repairs to Trust linen to the highest standard.

the post holder will also be expected to provide assistance as required in the busy linen room with the distribution of linen to wards, departments and residences of the Trust. Therefore, the ability to receipt and audit goods efficiently and accurately is required.

Use of the onsite laundry facilities for the purpose of laundering Neonatal and Maternity and other baby linen is also required.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marie Lorraine Heaton Job title: Contract Services Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0330 707 4467

Carol Lythgoe, Senior Supervisor, Linen Services 0330 707 2252