Job summary
Summary of the Role:
To work as part of a highly skilled, dedicated team maintaining the high standards of an accredited Sterile Services Department (SSD). To undertake duties, as directed, by the SSD leads across all areas of the Department.
The Sterile Services Department is accredited to ISO 13485:2016 which maintains the highest standards of quality and service delivery for the decontamination and sterile service needs of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and other Healthcare providers.
Simply Serve Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company that has been set up by Yeovil Hospital to manage its non-clinical support services.
Shift Patterns:Monday to Friday 07:00 -15:00 and 12:00 - 20:00Rostered Saturday shift of 08:00 -16:00 pm.There will be a requirement to work some Bank Holidays.To participate in an on-call system for out of hours working as required.
Main duties of the job
SSD staff are responsible for performing daily technical equipment checks as part of quality control, recognizing and reporting any failures.
To collect contaminated equipment, clean, disinfect, and sterilize it according to Health and Safety guidelines, and reassemble instruments with precision.
Staff operate autoclaves for safe sterilization, pack and transport sterile equipment, and use traceability systems to record departmental activities.
To work safely in specialized areas, report discrepancies, incidents, and accidents promptly, maintain cleanliness, dispose of clinical waste correctly, and adhere to Trust policies.
To ensure good communication and teamwork, protect confidential information, and participate in an on-call system as required.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be trained and to perform daily checks on technical equipment as part of quality control systems. All SSD staff are accountable for recognising and reporting any failures to meet these standards.The frequent collection of soiled hospital equipment from wards, departments and theatres; working within Health and Safety guidance.To hand wash and use appropriate technical equipment to clean, disinfect and sterilise equipment for return to the relevant departments.The cleaning, dismantling / reassembling of instruments received in SSD.Using Hand / eye co-ordination and accuracy to check all instruments prior to the wrapping and packing of trays for sterilisation.To operate and ensure correct testing and use of autoclaves enabling safe sterilisation and traceability.To pack and organise the safe transportation of sterile equipment within and external to the YDH building.To develop a working knowledge of the traceability/quality control IT system, using the system daily to record activity within the department.To work in a safe manner within the dedicated flexible endoscopy decontamination area with due consideration for this specialist, delicate patient equipment.To immediately report to the SSD shift lead any discrepancy regarding defects or the non-return of instruments/equipment from Theatres.To report to Supervisor or Manager any incidents, accidents, complaints or defects in equipment/ supplies ensuring equipment for repair is identified SSD shift lead for attention of the Lead.To report to SSD Lead immediately any accidents or injuries, and Safeguard in line with Simply Serve Limited Policy.To always maintain a tidy, clean, and stocked area during the shift and leave area prepared for next shift.To dispose of all clinical waste according to Simply Serve Limited Policy.To be able to work independently when direct supervision not available.To adhere to and carry out procedures in accordance with their training and Trust Policy. i.e. Health and Safety & HR Policies.To promote and ensure good relationships, communications and team work with all staff teams who are external to and work closely with SSD.To ensure that at all times confidential and personal information relating to staff, patients is not disclosed within or outside the place of work.To report sickness as per Simply Serve Limited Management of Attendance Policy.All staff are personally accountable for using the traceability system correctly within the department and for reporting any faults promptly; this will ensure the department retains its accreditation.To participate in an on-call system for out of hours working as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be trained and to perform daily checks on technical equipment as part of quality control systems. All SSD staff are accountable for recognising and reporting any failures to meet these standards.The frequent collection of soiled hospital equipment from wards, departments and theatres; working within Health and Safety guidance.To hand wash and use appropriate technical equipment to clean, disinfect and sterilise equipment for return to the relevant departments.The cleaning, dismantling / reassembling of instruments received in SSD.Using Hand / eye co-ordination and accuracy to check all instruments prior to the wrapping and packing of trays for sterilisation.To operate and ensure correct testing and use of autoclaves enabling safe sterilisation and traceability.To pack and organise the safe transportation of sterile equipment within and external to the YDH building.To develop a working knowledge of the traceability/quality control IT system, using the system daily to record activity within the department.To work in a safe manner within the dedicated flexible endoscopy decontamination area with due consideration for this specialist, delicate patient equipment.To immediately report to the SSD shift lead any discrepancy regarding defects or the non-return of instruments/equipment from Theatres.To report to Supervisor or Manager any incidents, accidents, complaints or defects in equipment/ supplies ensuring equipment for repair is identified SSD shift lead for attention of the Lead.To report to SSD Lead immediately any accidents or injuries, and Safeguard in line with Simply Serve Limited Policy.To always maintain a tidy, clean, and stocked area during the shift and leave area prepared for next shift.To dispose of all clinical waste according to Simply Serve Limited Policy.To be able to work independently when direct supervision not available.To adhere to and carry out procedures in accordance with their training and Trust Policy. i.e. Health and Safety & HR Policies.To promote and ensure good relationships, communications and team work with all staff teams who are external to and work closely with SSD.To ensure that at all times confidential and personal information relating to staff, patients is not disclosed within or outside the place of work.To report sickness as per Simply Serve Limited Management of Attendance Policy.All staff are personally accountable for using the traceability system correctly within the department and for reporting any faults promptly; this will ensure the department retains its accreditation.To participate in an on-call system for out of hours working as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and legibility of writing.
- Ability to work towards City & Guilds decontamination qualifications.
Desirable
- City & Guilds or other relevant decontamination qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Competent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to learn and develop and meet expected skill and knowledge milestones within 12 months of commencing role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a SSD.
- Previous experience of working within a hospital environment.
- Knowledge of quality, traceability systems
- Working in a team, production environment
- NB: All essential training will be given to support staff to work towards decontamination qualifications.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Basic knowledge of standard range of Microsoft Office Programmes
- Able to use IT equipment and systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and legibility of writing.
- Ability to work towards City & Guilds decontamination qualifications.
Desirable
- City & Guilds or other relevant decontamination qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Competent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to learn and develop and meet expected skill and knowledge milestones within 12 months of commencing role.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a SSD.
- Previous experience of working within a hospital environment.
- Knowledge of quality, traceability systems
- Working in a team, production environment
- NB: All essential training will be given to support staff to work towards decontamination qualifications.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Basic knowledge of standard range of Microsoft Office Programmes
- Able to use IT equipment and systems
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.
