Job summary
We are delighted that you are interested in a role at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT). It is an exciting time for the Trust as we grow along with the 700,000 population we serve.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Supervisor to provide support for the provision of an effective and safe decontamination service.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated applicant to work with our decontamination department at Sterile Services in Peterborough City Hospital.
Sterile Services is responsible for the complete decontamination of surgical instrument sets and flexible endoscopes used by the Clinicians across three sites. We also provide a service for a variation of external customers, making the service a vital one.
We continuously strive to ensure our patients receive the right care, first time, every time.
Main duties of the job
Therefore, we are looking for a experienced, confident and capable individual with a decontamination background. They will be responsible for providing support gained through previous decontamination experience to the decontamination assistants. and to ensure the delivery of a quality service on a day to day operational basis.
You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication skills, well organised and able to work under pressure.
The ideal candidate will know their way around the decontamination of both flexible endoscopes and surgical equipment processed in SSD. The department is certified to ISO13485:2016 quality systems, and therefore, experience of internal auditing, knowledge and understanding of this standard would be advantageous.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities. Benefits to you:
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
- In-house physiotherapy Service
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The department is open Monday Friday 06.00 19.15, Saturday & Bank Holidays 07.30 -15.30
We have three shift patterns that the post holder will need be available to work;
1st Shift; 6am - 2pm
3rd Shift; 11.15am - 19.15pm
The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.
For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The department is open Monday Friday 06.00 19.15, Saturday & Bank Holidays 07.30 -15.30
We have three shift patterns that the post holder will need be available to work;
1st Shift; 6am - 2pm
3rd Shift; 11.15am - 19.15pm
The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.
For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Literacy
- Math & English grade
Desirable
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in decontamination
- Experience in using traceability systems
- Previous Endoscope decontamination experience
Desirable
- Experience of meeting customer deadlines
- Experience of training less experienced/qualified staff
Skill/Ability
Essential
- Ability to review and interpret technical data
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to follow strict guidelines in decontamination and work within a controlled environment
- Flexible approach to working hours and cover
Knowledge
Essential
- Full theatre instrumentation knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 2016
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Literacy
- Math & English grade
Desirable
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in decontamination
- Experience in using traceability systems
- Previous Endoscope decontamination experience
Desirable
- Experience of meeting customer deadlines
- Experience of training less experienced/qualified staff
Skill/Ability
Essential
- Ability to review and interpret technical data
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to follow strict guidelines in decontamination and work within a controlled environment
- Flexible approach to working hours and cover
Knowledge
Essential
- Full theatre instrumentation knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 2016
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
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).
