Job summary
We are currently looking for Sterile Services Technician to join us 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 British, International and European Standards and works within a Quality System.
2 x Vacancies, working a 3 week rotational shift patterns which are 0730-1530, 1000-1800, 1400-2200 including 30 minute meal break, this will include participating in working bank holidays and the SSD on-call rota.
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 the IDSC Certificate in Decontamination for re-usable medical devices.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role requiring many different skills, for which we will provide full training. You must have GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent and willing to become familiar with many different instruments and sundries. Previous Sterile Services experience is helpful although not essential but you must be able to communicate well, work within a team and take instruction.
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
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Achieved/Working toward BTEC3 or NVQ3 in Decontamination or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Verbal communication
- Electronic communication
- Working as part of a team
- Basic use of IT systems
- Recording information
Desirable
- Experience in customer care
- Ability to identify several hundred surgical instruments
- Experience in decontamination
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and electronic communication skills
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Ability to follow precise work instructions accurately and diligently
Desirable
- able to identify different instrumentation
Disposition/Adjustment Attitude
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Puntual and reliable
- Commitment to providing a quality service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths or equivalent
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Achieved/Working toward BTEC3 or NVQ3 in Decontamination or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Verbal communication
- Electronic communication
- Working as part of a team
- Basic use of IT systems
- Recording information
Desirable
- Experience in customer care
- Ability to identify several hundred surgical instruments
- Experience in decontamination
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and electronic communication skills
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Ability to follow precise work instructions accurately and diligently
Desirable
- able to identify different instrumentation
Disposition/Adjustment Attitude
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Puntual and reliable
- Commitment to providing a quality service
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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