Sterile Services Apprentice

Job summary

The Sterile Services Department has an exciting opportunity for two Apprentice Sterile Service Technicians to join their team!

With full on the job training provided within the Department working with Training Provider CRS to achieve BTEC level 2 diploma in Healthcare Science - with the potential for progression to band 3 for suitable candidate upon completion of apprenticeship and mandatory training.

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CSR Group

CSR Group has been delivering quality scientific and healthcare Apprenticeships and training since it was founded in 2006. They are listed on the RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) and regulated by the IfA (Institute for Apprenticeships) and awarded the Health & Science Apprenticeship Provider of 2023.

CSR are the country's leading scientific training provider and are proud to work with some of the most innovative scientific product and service industries in the UK. CSR also has a solid and rapidly growing presence in the British Healthcare sector.

CSR's aim is to give all our students a fun, interesting learning experience and enable them to access a meaningful career of their choice. Once completed this qualification can expand your career pathway and lead to more opportunities within the Health sector.

If this interests you and want to know more - then please get in touch with us: Tel: 01823 342349

Interviews scheduled to be held week commencing 15th January.

Main duties of the job

As part of the apprenticeship you will undertake basic decontamination science department duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Technicians, and Decontamination Team Leaders in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices on behalf of Theatres/Wards and Departments of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust including PCT's.

You will be required to work in all aspects of the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of medical devices, recording all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information System (tracking and tracing) database.

About us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trustendeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Through our apprenticeship programmes, individuals can earn a salary, develop their skills, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification, all whilst contributing towards delivering excellent patient care.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

• Multicultural Network
• Women's Network
• Armed Forces' Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network

As an organisationthe NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.

Somersetis a rural community served by several Community Hospital sites in addition to Musgrove Park Hospital which is only a short walk from the centre of Taunton. Local to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than 1hr from celebrated secluded beaches of Devon and Dorset. With award-winning schools & rolling countryside it's no surprise that Somerset is the choice for those in search of the perfect work-life balance.