Role Summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our busy Sewing Room team!
In this role, you'll support the provision of an efficient, full Sewing Room service to include uniform issues, alterations & repairs and bespoke manufacturing services to Trust staff, patients, Linen Services Department service users and the general public.
Our Linen Services Department is a key function within the Estates and Facilities Division, processing circa , items of healthcare linen per week, servicing NHS Trusts and Units across the South West area.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role This role involves undertaking general repairs on a variety of linen items, application of labels and issuing uniform to members of staff.
There will be a requirement to carry out repairs or alterations to garments/items belonging to staff, patients or the general public, as well as manufacturing a small range of personalised gifts.
A key aspect of the role is the need to operate an embroidery machine to manufacture items from patterns and proven skills in sewing/alteration tasks.
What We're Looking For: You'll work as part of a small team of experienced individuals: this job is perfect for someone with a hands-on approach, a keen eye and strong attention to detail.
A familiarity in the use of electronic sewing machines & equipment, preferably in an industrial environment, would be advantageous.
Maintaining records on PC based office software and use of e-mail, therefore a minimum basic level of IT skills is essential.
Adaptability and Teamwork; a flexible attitude, ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Being comfortable interacting and conversing with all levels of clinical staff and members of the public, either over the telephone or in person, therefore a good level of interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Short listed applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability at interview.
We are keen to support the successful applicant with their ongoing professional development to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday hours.
Interview Date: Wednesday th January 5 For further information please contact: Steven Everett, Office Manager on Alternatively contact either of the above on or by email: 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 2, 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 , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, 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 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 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.