Job summary
Are you a team player with a willingness to learn? Do you have a good eye for detail to help Sterile Services provide an efficient service to support patient care?
As part of the Sterile Services Team, you will undertake the decontamination of a range of reusable medical instruments.
The current opportunities available are for the 0600-1400 shift. These posts require rotational weekend (1 every 6 weeks) and Bank Holiday working (1/2 a year depending on Bank Holidays allocated). Experience in decontamination is not essential as training will be given in all aspects of the role. Good literacy and numeracy skills are required and knowledge of basic IT would be helpful.
This role will progress to Band 3 on completion of successful competency assessments.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the decontamination of reusable medical devices, including the operation of equipment such as washer disinfectors, autoclaves and endoscope washer disinfectors.
Provide a high standard of service delivery, promoting good team work including the organisation of production activity between fellow Technicians within particular sections of the department to ensure that the needs of user departments are met.
To assist in the provision of a positive learning environment and promote the wellbeing of all members of sterile services personnel.
Bring to the attention of Team Leaders and other members of the management team any issues that may adversely affect the provision of a high quality decontamination service.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
The advert will close at midnight on 21 April 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 30 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
The advert will close at midnight on 21 April 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 30 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including an ability to read, write and understand English
Desirable
- Completion of National Decontamination Practices Programme
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a production line type environment
Desirable
- Experience in a Sterile Services Department
- Experience of working with medical instrumentation
- Experience of working in a clean room environment
- Working with ISO standards
- Working in a medical environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality standards and procedures relating to Sterile Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and without constant direct supervision
- Ability to record and relay information accurately including required documentation
Desirable
- An ability to use a computer and keyboard
- Ability / willingness to lead a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- A polite and courteous telephone manner
- Commitment to high standard of quality work
- An ability to lift and transfer equipment weighing up to 15kg each
- Willingness to learn new skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including an ability to read, write and understand English
Desirable
- Completion of National Decontamination Practices Programme
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a production line type environment
Desirable
- Experience in a Sterile Services Department
- Experience of working with medical instrumentation
- Experience of working in a clean room environment
- Working with ISO standards
- Working in a medical environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality standards and procedures relating to Sterile Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and without constant direct supervision
- Ability to record and relay information accurately including required documentation
Desirable
- An ability to use a computer and keyboard
- Ability / willingness to lead a team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- A polite and courteous telephone manner
- Commitment to high standard of quality work
- An ability to lift and transfer equipment weighing up to 15kg each
- Willingness to learn new skills
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).