Job summary
An excellent opportunity to join our friendly, diverse team, in a
busy environment and playing an important role providing vital medical devices
for our patients.
Requirements
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to develop these skills.
Attention to detail, an inquisitive mind and the ability to work individually
and as part of a team will be advantageous.
The
ideal candidates will have an interest/curiosity in manufacturing processes and
will be physically fit and focused to carry out inspection, cleaning and
trouble shooting of surgical instruments to the Theatres, Outpatients and other
customers of the HSDU service. Full training will be provided and the
successful candidate will be mentored until a level of competence is achieved. This
role provides an opportunity to develop and progress and can include study
towards a professional qualification.
The
hours for this role are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 07.30-16.00.
For
further information please contact Damian Clarke at HSDU, Portsmouth Hospital
University NHS Trust 02392 283665 or email damian.clarke@porthosp.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Working in the Sterile Services Department, part of the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (HSDU) the technician is responsible for ensuring these specialist medical devices are safely and efficiently cleaned, stored and prepared for reuse.
The job requires the technician to work standing and focused for long periods of activity, moving heavy and awkward loads and exposure to contaminated instruments and hazardous chemicals. The machines and equipment used require regular maintenance and testing.
The unit is registered compliant to the Medical Device Regulations through Quality Standard ISO 13485.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake duties (under supervision) to assist the senior team in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
- Carry out the decontamination of reusable medical devices (surgical instruments and accessories). Record all tasks using a computer-based track and trace programme.
- Work in accordance with the Departments Quality Management System. Start and or complete forms to report on production/quality activity, considering non-conforming product, corrective/preventative actions and root cause/risk analysis as appropriate. Ensure documents are legible and clear.
- Participate in training and team meetings as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisationand distribution of equipment.
- Operate and test specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
- Work on a rota basis throughout the various areas of production subject to the work loads received.
- Assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and ensuring component products are in date and safe to use.
- Report any concerns relating to the possible sterility of a product, the safe operating of equipment or any missing or damaged equipment.
- Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Risk management of medical devices product and processing in line with the Departmental Quality System and training.
- Behave in a professional manner at all times to ensure our colleagues and customers receive a high quality service.
- Participate in any quality assessment activities as required.
- Ensure personal protective equipment is worn as required for all production areas to minimise risk of infection or injury.
Specific Core Functions
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
- To undertake training as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and distribution of equipment.
- To liaise with all patient areas as required by the Supervisor to ensure, within known constraints, that the equipment is available to the user where and when required.
- To receipt, check, dismantle, clean, inspect and re-assemble complex items of equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions.
- To operate specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
- To ensure that all finished goods provided to customer/service users are fit for use by performing quality checks on the integrity of packs and sterility indicators.
- To test equipment and instruments to ascertain their condition for use.
- To assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and processed items for service users including the delivery and procurement of sterile items and raw materials.
- To maintain records of production and issues using computer systems to achieve this as necessary.
- To report faulty or missing equipment to the Supervisor or Manager
- To work on a rota basis throughout the various tasks subject to the contingencies of the workload.
- To work within current local & national policies and procedures e.g. Health & Safety at Work and to be particularly aware of the PH Trust policies on Smoking and Sickness / Absence.
- Support and enhance quality initiatives to all aspects of work and to act as a Quality Auditor if required after suitable training.
- All staff have a personal responsibility to be familiar with the Risk Management Strategy, follow policies and procedures and take all actions necessary to reduce risk. Staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
Communication and Working Relationships
- To communicate, both in writing and verbally with other Staff and Managers to the highest standard.
- To assist Supervisors with customer queries on products and input data to customer accounts on computer system.
- To undertake duties in line with the Trusts Information Security and Control Policy, respecting the rights of patients, fellow staff, and the Trust for information not to be passed on or made available to those without the need to know.
- To Act as a mentor to other Technicians to assist them in their training.
- To ensure service users requests are attended to in a professional and efficient manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake duties (under supervision) to assist the senior team in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
- Carry out the decontamination of reusable medical devices (surgical instruments and accessories). Record all tasks using a computer-based track and trace programme.
- Work in accordance with the Departments Quality Management System. Start and or complete forms to report on production/quality activity, considering non-conforming product, corrective/preventative actions and root cause/risk analysis as appropriate. Ensure documents are legible and clear.
- Participate in training and team meetings as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisationand distribution of equipment.
- Operate and test specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
- Work on a rota basis throughout the various areas of production subject to the work loads received.
- Assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and ensuring component products are in date and safe to use.
- Report any concerns relating to the possible sterility of a product, the safe operating of equipment or any missing or damaged equipment.
- Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Risk management of medical devices product and processing in line with the Departmental Quality System and training.
- Behave in a professional manner at all times to ensure our colleagues and customers receive a high quality service.
- Participate in any quality assessment activities as required.
- Ensure personal protective equipment is worn as required for all production areas to minimise risk of infection or injury.
Specific Core Functions
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
- To undertake training as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and distribution of equipment.
- To liaise with all patient areas as required by the Supervisor to ensure, within known constraints, that the equipment is available to the user where and when required.
- To receipt, check, dismantle, clean, inspect and re-assemble complex items of equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions.
- To operate specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
- To ensure that all finished goods provided to customer/service users are fit for use by performing quality checks on the integrity of packs and sterility indicators.
- To test equipment and instruments to ascertain their condition for use.
- To assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and processed items for service users including the delivery and procurement of sterile items and raw materials.
- To maintain records of production and issues using computer systems to achieve this as necessary.
- To report faulty or missing equipment to the Supervisor or Manager
- To work on a rota basis throughout the various tasks subject to the contingencies of the workload.
- To work within current local & national policies and procedures e.g. Health & Safety at Work and to be particularly aware of the PH Trust policies on Smoking and Sickness / Absence.
- Support and enhance quality initiatives to all aspects of work and to act as a Quality Auditor if required after suitable training.
- All staff have a personal responsibility to be familiar with the Risk Management Strategy, follow policies and procedures and take all actions necessary to reduce risk. Staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
Communication and Working Relationships
- To communicate, both in writing and verbally with other Staff and Managers to the highest standard.
- To assist Supervisors with customer queries on products and input data to customer accounts on computer system.
- To undertake duties in line with the Trusts Information Security and Control Policy, respecting the rights of patients, fellow staff, and the Trust for information not to be passed on or made available to those without the need to know.
- To Act as a mentor to other Technicians to assist them in their training.
- To ensure service users requests are attended to in a professional and efficient manner.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Evidence of manual skills/dexterity.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to use machinery.
- Ability to follow documented work instructions/procedures.
Desirable
- Some knowledge of the type of work to be undertaken.
- Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical/medical specialties.
- ICT skills.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Decontamination related qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Able to prioritise changing workload.
- Friendly helpful manner, adaptable approach to work.
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
- Must demonstrate a willingness to undertake professional training.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a large team.
- Evidence of working in a quality led production environment or similar.
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare/HSDU/Sterile Services work.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Evidence of manual skills/dexterity.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to use machinery.
- Ability to follow documented work instructions/procedures.
Desirable
- Some knowledge of the type of work to be undertaken.
- Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical/medical specialties.
- ICT skills.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Decontamination related qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Able to prioritise changing workload.
- Friendly helpful manner, adaptable approach to work.
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
- Must demonstrate a willingness to undertake professional training.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a large team.
- Evidence of working in a quality led production environment or similar.
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare/HSDU/Sterile Services work.
