Trainee Technician

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

25 hours per week

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, working in a busy friendly environment. You must have a pleasant manner and be able to work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of a high quality decontamination service while maintaining the departments quality standards ISO 13485:2016 (UK MDR 2002)

Main duties of the job

Our varied duties will include the decontamination, inspection, function testing of surgical instruments/equipment used within operating theatres and other departments,You will be responsible for the despatching of goods to the wards, theatres and other departments.Training will be given in all aspects of the decontamination, including endoscope and specialist mattress decontamination.This job role involves manual handling of heavy goods.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9165-23-09-061

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

Working within a team
Production environment work

Desirable

Previous experience in Sterile Services
Experience working within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Desirable

Prior NVQ Training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

Working within a team
Production environment work

Desirable

Previous experience in Sterile Services
Experience working within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Desirable

Prior NVQ Training

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.