ATO Assistant Technical Officer (Band 2)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Department Management: Accountable for the department in the absence of senior leaders and deputise in their absence (A) Co-ordinate the day-to-day activities across the whole department, prioritise and allocate work as required to ensure an efficient and quality driven service (R) & (A) Enable team leaders to carry out their duties and ensure they support less experienced/qualified staff (A) & (S) Ensure everyone works in accordance with Departmental Policies and Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance by all (A) Assist in the development and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures and Departments policies, procedures & guidance (S) Apply standards to the re-processing of re-usable medical devices, including disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment. (R) & (A) Manage and update decontamination records including staff records i.e. sickness, leave, payroll and training, etc. (R) Undertake QA/QC testing in compliance with QMS and National Guidance (R) & (A) Supervise, record and analyse the operation of the decontamination equipment ensuring routine tests are completed in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance. (R) & (A) Co-ordinate the processing and return of loan sets, ensuring that Instructions for use are followed and that Decontamination certificates are supplied on return, (R) & (A) Co-ordinate repairs/maintenance of all equipment (R) Monitor and control the stocks of raw materials and take appropriate action on any deficiencies and assist in the evaluation of new products. (R) & (A) Manage and undertake investigations into non-conformance reports as required (R) Ensure safe working practices and regulations are always adhered to (A) Speak up, escalate and seek advice/support with any issues that cant be dealt with there and then. Raise concerns/opportunities for improvement and assist with implementation (R) Assist with the development of the Department's Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained (S) Understand data protection and Caldicott issues relating to the use and storage of patient information. (I) Undertake and document the results of the Departments audits. (R) & (A) Responsible for ensuring that all staff provide effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of all re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care. (R) & (A) Competent to undertake effective and compliant decontamination of medical devices in all areas if required (S) Plan and deliver own workload with limited supervision (R) Work in co-operation with all departments to provide a flexible, responsive, timely and efficient service (R) & (A)

People Leadership:

Responsible for all aspects of staff supervision incl. performance management, development, appraisal conversations, absence management, Welcome Back Conversations (Return to Work), Wellbeing conversations, conduct and behaviours, etc. (R) & (A) Responsible for preparation and management of staff rotas in liaison with the other Co-ordinators and Team Leaders to always ensure reliable service provision (R) & (A) Communicate with all colleagues in a polite, respectful and helpful manner, seeking advice from Decontamination Quality Manager/Production Manager where required (R) and (A)

Ensure that Trust Values are adhered to by all staff and positively role model and manage behaviours to ensure that all staff feel included, respected and are safe when on duty (R) & (A) Maintain a portfolio of evidence of competence and CPD activities for self and team (R) & (A) Able to train others on the decontamination IT systems to the authorised guidelines and protocols, verification of data, input of data, and staff information as required. (S) Responsible for communication of all relevant information i.e. updates, handovers, huddles, escalation, etc. (R) Organise, attend and actively participate in the Departments meetings (R) Encourage colleagues to contribute towards process improvement ideas for the department (A)

Person Specification

Assistant Technical Officer

Essential

• Able to read and write & understand written and verbal instructions in English Language
• Ability and willingness to undertake full training for the role of Decontamination Technician
• Understanding of basic hygiene
• Experience of dealing with demanding situations
• Dependable & motivated- able to undertake work methodically with attention to detail and in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure at a fast pace in a physically demanding environment, requiring manual handling
• Flexible approach to role
• Team player with a professional outlook
• High level of personal hygiene

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)