Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individuals to work in our Central Decontamination Unit.
Duties include reprocessing surgical instrumentation to be used in a clinical setting.
The Unit holds ISO 13485; 2016 accreditation and as part of the Quality Management System you will be expected to work to the highest standards.
You should have a flexible approach to work, work well under pressure and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience of working within the domain of a Central Decontamination Unit is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
You are asked to note that some of the work may be repetitive and will involve manual handling of loads. You will also be required to be on your feet for the duration of your shift.
Due to the amount of training involved the candidate must be full time for the first two years.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the production of procedure packs and reprocessing of medical & surgical instrument sets including specialist instrumentation.
Ensures that work is performed to an acceptable standard and in compliance with written specifications & procedures.
Assists, as required, in the co-ordination of activities to meet with service demand.
Provides cover for colleagues in all operational areas of the unit as required.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all items are prepared, assembled & packaged in accordance with defined specifications
Ensure compliance with legislation and Trust Policies & Procedures
Maintain effective communication lines between all grades of staff within the unit
Knowledge of a wide range of surgical instrumentation, including specialist instruments
Undertake the reprocessing of procedure packs, entailing the disassembly, washing, inspection / assembly and packaging of such equipment
Operate sterilization equipment
Movement of racks containing surgical instrument sets
Loading & unloading of trolleys & containers containing surgical instrument sets
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all items are prepared, assembled & packaged in accordance with defined specifications
Ensure compliance with legislation and Trust Policies & Procedures
Maintain effective communication lines between all grades of staff within the unit
Knowledge of a wide range of surgical instrumentation, including specialist instruments
Undertake the reprocessing of procedure packs, entailing the disassembly, washing, inspection / assembly and packaging of such equipment
Operate sterilization equipment
Movement of racks containing surgical instrument sets
Loading & unloading of trolleys & containers containing surgical instrument sets
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level with 3 passes (to include English and Maths)
Desirable
- Qualification relating to sterile services
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Work in compliance with operational policies and procedures
- Able to effectively operate a computerised instrument tracking system
- Demonstrate an understanding of contamination control
Desirable
- Knowledge of the sterile services workload
- Knowledge of a wide range of surgical instruments
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft and computer packages
- Able to effectively work as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively with work colleagues
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible in the approach to work
- Able to pay attention to detail, cope with repetitive work and stand for long periods of time
- To be professional to other members of the team.
Desirable
- Possess good decision making qualities
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level with 3 passes (to include English and Maths)
Desirable
- Qualification relating to sterile services
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Work in compliance with operational policies and procedures
- Able to effectively operate a computerised instrument tracking system
- Demonstrate an understanding of contamination control
Desirable
- Knowledge of the sterile services workload
- Knowledge of a wide range of surgical instruments
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft and computer packages
- Able to effectively work as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively with work colleagues
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible in the approach to work
- Able to pay attention to detail, cope with repetitive work and stand for long periods of time
- To be professional to other members of the team.
Desirable
- Possess good decision making qualities
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
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).
