Job summary
We are currently looking for a Sterile Services Production Controller to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The department provides an important service within the Hospital, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments for the Operating Theatres/Wards, Departments and external customers. The department is fully accredited to European Standards and works within a Quality System. The department has various shifts, which cover the 24-hour day.
Applicants will also be given training to cover the full range of the decontamination cycle for surgical instruments and theatre sets which will contribute towards the achievement of DTM & WTM4 for HTM compliance and ISO 13485 internal auditor for the department QMS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team of production controllers supporting the management team, managing a team of supervisors that supervise the Sterile Services Technicians and Sterile Services Drivers. Previous experience of decontamination, sterile services and managing a team will be essential.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, working predominantly Monday to Friday, you may be required to work on various shifts covering days, evenings, weekends and some nights, and may be required to be on-call and work bank holidays.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the SSD Supervisor team and SSD staff.
Supporting management team in the day to day running of the service.Prioritise the workflow to meet the operational needs for clinical services.
To assist with the maintenance of staff records and other documentation associated with quality control, necessary for ensuring the practical application of the departments BS EN ISO Quality Management System.
To liaise with theatres and departments regarding instrumentation and service issues.
To take responsibility for the department and staff in the absence ofmanagement and to work in partnership with Production Controller.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the SSD Supervisor team and SSD staff.
Supporting management team in the day to day running of the service.Prioritise the workflow to meet the operational needs for clinical services.
To assist with the maintenance of staff records and other documentation associated with quality control, necessary for ensuring the practical application of the departments BS EN ISO Quality Management System.
To liaise with theatres and departments regarding instrumentation and service issues.
To take responsibility for the department and staff in the absence ofmanagement and to work in partnership with Production Controller.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirements
Essential
- GCSE Maths C or above or equivalent
- GCSE English C or above or equivalent
- GCSE Science C or above or equivalent
- Working to or obtained NVQ 3, City & Guilds or BTec National Diploma in Decontamination
Desirable
- NVQ 3, City & Guilds or BTec National Diploma in Decontamination
- NVQ 4 Diploma in Management
- DTM SSD Supervisors/Managers to NHS Guidance
- WTM4 Management of flexible endoscope decontamination to NHS Guidance
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
Experiences Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience managing staff/teams
- Demonstrable experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in decontamination with medical devices and endoscopes
- Ability to work accurately
Desirable
- Able to identify several hundred surgical instruments
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Experience of Track and Trace Systems
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and electronic communication skills.
- Knowledge of Track and Trace Systems.
- knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of safety.
- Well organised.
- Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration.
- Motivated and positive attitude to team work.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of implementing change.
- Knowledge and experience of decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
- Administered a Track and Trace System.
- Managed a Quality Management System.
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Self movitvated and enthusiastic.
- Be responsible for the day to day running of the service.
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time.
- ability to operate as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Punctual and reliable attitude to work.
- Commitment to provididng a quality service.
Training
Essential
- To attend job related training.
- To assist with training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- Mobile with guaranteed transport to attend all shifts and all decontamination areas on multiple sites.
- Able to wear PPE.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirements
Essential
- GCSE Maths C or above or equivalent
- GCSE English C or above or equivalent
- GCSE Science C or above or equivalent
- Working to or obtained NVQ 3, City & Guilds or BTec National Diploma in Decontamination
Desirable
- NVQ 3, City & Guilds or BTec National Diploma in Decontamination
- NVQ 4 Diploma in Management
- DTM SSD Supervisors/Managers to NHS Guidance
- WTM4 Management of flexible endoscope decontamination to NHS Guidance
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
Experiences Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience managing staff/teams
- Demonstrable experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in decontamination with medical devices and endoscopes
- Ability to work accurately
Desirable
- Able to identify several hundred surgical instruments
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Experience of Track and Trace Systems
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and electronic communication skills.
- Knowledge of Track and Trace Systems.
- knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of safety.
- Well organised.
- Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration.
- Motivated and positive attitude to team work.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of implementing change.
- Knowledge and experience of decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
- Administered a Track and Trace System.
- Managed a Quality Management System.
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Self movitvated and enthusiastic.
- Be responsible for the day to day running of the service.
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time.
- ability to operate as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Punctual and reliable attitude to work.
- Commitment to provididng a quality service.
Training
Essential
- To attend job related training.
- To assist with training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- Mobile with guaranteed transport to attend all shifts and all decontamination areas on multiple sites.
- Able to wear PPE.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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