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NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Laundry Assistant - Bank
Newport On-site 0-2 yrs exp Legal Services 163 employees
Industrial ProductionLaundry OperationsTeamworkCustomer ServiceFlexibility
Requirements
Candidates must have experience working in an industrial or factory production environment and a good standard of general education. Previous commercial or healthcare laundry experience and the ability to speak Welsh are desirable.
Job Description
If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -
Click here for a message from our Managing Director
Click here to find out what our staff think of NWSSP
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
Do you have a flexible approach to work?
Can you commit yourself at short notice?
Please note this is a Bank position and is not a permanent position.
There are no guaranteed hours with Bank but the benefit of bank is it gives you experience, flexibility and a variety of different roles and positions available.
Due to our current demands, we are looking for reliable, hardworking and flexible workers who are interested in helping us during this time.
The role will suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in a busy production environment that processes linen for Hospitals and Health care premises across Wales.
We are looking to add to our Bank pool in the following Laundry Sites are:
Main duties of the job
The All Wales Laundry Service is responsible for all laundry and linen provided to the entirety of the NHS in Wales, which is one of the most crucial necessities for any hospital environment. The availability of clean, good quality and decontaminated linen is a fundamental requirement of high quality and safe patient care.
The successful applicant will be involved in the daily production of linen becoming an active member of the team in order to compete with the demand for linen across the NHS in Wales. We are looking for enthusiastic team members who are eager to learn and to develop themselves and are highly motivated, who want to make a difference to our customers experience in the NHS and who demonstrate values and personal qualities that support NWSSP Laundry Services way of working.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Name Samantha Kinson Job title People Services Officer - Bank and JE Email address nwssp.resourcebank@wales.nhs.uk
Click here for a message from our Managing Director
Click here to find out what our staff think of NWSSP
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
Do you have a flexible approach to work?
Can you commit yourself at short notice?
Please note this is a Bank position and is not a permanent position.
There are no guaranteed hours with Bank but the benefit of bank is it gives you experience, flexibility and a variety of different roles and positions available.
Due to our current demands, we are looking for reliable, hardworking and flexible workers who are interested in helping us during this time.
The role will suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in a busy production environment that processes linen for Hospitals and Health care premises across Wales.
We are looking to add to our Bank pool in the following Laundry Sites are:
- Greenvale, Newport
Main duties of the job
The All Wales Laundry Service is responsible for all laundry and linen provided to the entirety of the NHS in Wales, which is one of the most crucial necessities for any hospital environment. The availability of clean, good quality and decontaminated linen is a fundamental requirement of high quality and safe patient care.
The successful applicant will be involved in the daily production of linen becoming an active member of the team in order to compete with the demand for linen across the NHS in Wales. We are looking for enthusiastic team members who are eager to learn and to develop themselves and are highly motivated, who want to make a difference to our customers experience in the NHS and who demonstrate values and personal qualities that support NWSSP Laundry Services way of working.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in an industrial or factory production environment
- Good standard of general education
- Previous Commercial or Health Care Laundry experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Commercial or Health Care Laundry experience
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JD&PS - English (PDF, 448.4KB)
- JD&PS - English (PDF, 512.3KB)
- FRF -Laundry (PDF, 712.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Name Samantha Kinson Job title People Services Officer - Bank and JE Email address nwssp.resourcebank@wales.nhs.uk
Education
High School
Skills
Industrial ProductionLaundry OperationsTeamworkCustomer ServiceFlexibilityWelsh Language Skills
About NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Rhagoraeth ymroddedig ym maes cymorth cyfreithiol Rydym yn darparu cyngor a chynrychiolaeth gyfreithiol ar gyfer pob un o’r cyrff iechyd yng Nghymru. Mae gennym brofiad, gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth arbenigol o faterion cyfreithiol, gweinyddol a pholisi sy’n effeithio dull gweithredu’r GIG yng Nghymru. Dedicated excellence in legal support We provide legal advice and representation for all of the health bodies in Wales. We have specialist experience, knowledge and understanding of the legal, administrative and policy issues that affect the operation of the NHS in Wales.