Job summary
To provide the multidisciplinary perioperative team with an exemplary sterile supplies service within the operating theatre suite by assisting in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient care. This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery.
Main duties of the job
- Accurately checking back into the department instruments that have been used in patient operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution. This will involve learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the departments
- To complete all paperwork correctly, legibly and on time. Particular attention is paid to accounting for each instrument / item on the Tray List / Pack Specification
- To inform a Supervisor when any raw material stocks are becoming low
- To maintain compliance to all mandatory training as defined by Spire and the Hospitals needs
- To comply with the departments training programme
- To communicate and deal with enquiries from customers, colleagues, supervisors and managers, external auditors, suppliers in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice where required
- To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice.
- To assist in the training of decontamination colleagues to perform tasks as directed by the supervisors/managers
- To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice
- Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies
About us
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom. We deliver high standards of care, with integrity and compassion and from high- quality facilities to our insured, Self-pay and NHS patients. From our 39 hospitals, 10 clinics and a Specialist Cancer Care Centre across England, Wales and Scotland, we provide diagnostics, in-patient, daycase and out- patient care. Working in partnership with over 3,800 experienced consultants, our hospitals deliver tailored and personalised care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we are looking for
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificatesdesirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Silvia Barbucci at silvia.barbucci@spirehealthcare.com.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we are looking for
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificatesdesirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Silvia Barbucci at silvia.barbucci@spirehealthcare.com.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificates desirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Experience
Desirable
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificates desirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificates desirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Experience
Desirable
- Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- IDSc Technical Certificate desirable
- Decontamination Certificates desirable
- Previous experience as a TSSU Assistant desirable
- Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
