Job summary
Are you interested in developing your knowledge within the Decontamination Service and would like to lead a team?
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated supervisor to join our friendly team within the Endoscopy Unit based at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.
The role will involve supporting the managers in the day to day operational requirement's of the department, taking responsibility for the day to day supervision of your team. You will be responsible for ensuring the service meets our customer needs as well as your team having annual performance reviews and appropriate training.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to communicate with all your colleagues and customers on a daily basis and this will include:
Supervision of all junior staff
To ensure all staff are working within their competency levels
To train staff on the correct cleaning process of new equipment and reusable medical devices
Informing managers of any operational issues outside your area of expertise and competency
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Standard computer literacy skills to operate and oversee the tracking system used within the department for both sterile services and endoscopy decontamination.
- Qualification in English
- Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in Decontamination to Diploma or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- In depth knowledge of ISO13485:2016, MDD 93/42/EEC
- Have comprehensive knowledge of WHTM documents ensuring that departmental production operates within this guidance
- To have an operating knowledge of all departmental equipment and be able to troubleshoot where necessary
Desirable
- Qualification in Maths / Science
- Hold an ISO13485 internal auditors certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working within a Sterile Services Department
- Supervisory experience within a sterile services department
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out internal audits
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work and lead a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Able to retain information
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Ability to take instructions
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Good Communication skills both written and spoken
- Flexible approach to shift patterns when required, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area when required
- Requires good dexterity skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Standard computer literacy skills to operate and oversee the tracking system used within the department for both sterile services and endoscopy decontamination.
- Qualification in English
- Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in Decontamination to Diploma or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- In depth knowledge of ISO13485:2016, MDD 93/42/EEC
- Have comprehensive knowledge of WHTM documents ensuring that departmental production operates within this guidance
- To have an operating knowledge of all departmental equipment and be able to troubleshoot where necessary
Desirable
- Qualification in Maths / Science
- Hold an ISO13485 internal auditors certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working within a Sterile Services Department
- Supervisory experience within a sterile services department
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out internal audits
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work and lead a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Able to retain information
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Ability to take instructions
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Good Communication skills both written and spoken
- Flexible approach to shift patterns when required, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area when required
- Requires good dexterity skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
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).
