Linen Room Porter

Job Title: Linen Room Porter

Department: Housekeeping

Salary: £25,642.50

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours

Work Pattern: Monday to Sunday

Shift Times: 6.30am – 3pm & 11am – 7.30pm (Rotating shifts)

Contract: Permanent

About King Edward VII’s Hospital:

King Edward VII’s Hospital is a world-renowned private hospital located in the heart of London. Established over 120 years ago, we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of medical care, with a focus on personalised, patient-centred service. We are proud to serve both civilian and military personnel, upholding values of compassion, excellence, and respect. As a trusted institution, we are committed to advancing healthcare through continuous innovation, research, and education. Our outstanding Doctify reviews reflect the exceptional care we provide, and we strive to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support

Job Purpose:

The Linen Room Porter is responsible for efficiently managing the linen and laundry operations within King Edward VII’s Hospital. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital, contributing to the overall patient and staff experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Linen Stock Management:

• Receive, check, and sort all clean linen delivered to the hospital.
• Distribute linens to designated areas in the hospital, ensuring that wards, theatres, and other departments have sufficient stock at all times.
• Collect used linens from hospital departments, ensuring adherence to infection control and hygiene standards.

Quality Control:

• Inspect linens for quality, identifying any damaged or stained items and reporting them as per hospital procedures.
• Ensure that linen supplies are rotated effectively to avoid shortages and maintain high standards of linen quality.

Inventory and Documentation:

• Conduct regular stock counts, report inventory levels, and maintain accurate records.
• Support housekeeping in monitoring linen usage and identifying areas for cost efficiency and waste reduction.

Health & Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to health, safety, and infection control guidelines at all times, ensuring that all procedures meet hospital standards.
• Handle chemicals and cleaning equipment safely and responsibly, complying with COSHH regulations.
• Actively participate in training sessions on health and safety, infection control, and manual handling.

Customer Service:

• Respond promptly to linen requests from hospital departments, maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a similar role within a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, particularly infection control protocols.
• Strong organisational skills, with an eye for detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Physical ability to handle and move linen in compliance with manual handling guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of teamwork.

Working Hours:

This role may require flexibility in shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to meet the hospital’s needs.

In return, we offer:

• Complimentary lunch
• 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
• Private Healthcare
• Staff Referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• On-going training and professional development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Help to buy a bike
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to EdenRed and various discount retail voucher

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV to Recruitment@kingedwardvii.co.uk

Please note: We aim to respond to all applicants within two weeks. If you haven’t heard from us by then, we regret to inform you that, on this occasion, your application was not successful

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful