Job summary
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by working efficiently within Good Manufacturing Practices, assembling and packing comprehensive surgical instrument trays, supplementary instruments and procedure packs for use in eye theatres and other clinical departments. To safely operate washer disinfectors, sterilisers and any other decontamination equipment within the department. To control the collection and dispatch of each instrument set, supplementary and procedure pack to the correct operating theatre, ward, clinic and department. To overall comply with departmental quality systems and BCUHB policies.
Main duties of the job
To undertake allocated tasks within the Sterile Services as identified by the Manager/Supervisor in charge and in accordance with SSD Procedures and BCUHB Policies.The post holder must recognise that quality is an integral part of the service and therefore must continue to review and improve the service to meet the need of the local population.Promote good working relationships between SSD colleagues and BCU staff and participate in the promotion of the SSD and the BCUHBOn a daily basis communicate concise information to SSD colleagues and BCU staff giving and receiving handover of care. Assist the manager/production supervisor with the control of visitors to the department. Use available resources in the most cost effective way, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by working efficiently within Good Manufacturing Practices, assembling and packing comprehensive surgical instrument trays, supplementary instruments and procedure packs for use in eye theatres and other clinical departments. To safely operate washer disinfectors, sterilisers and any other decontamination equipment within the department. To control the collection and dispatch of each instrument set, supplementary and procedure pack to the correct operating theatre, ward, clinic and department. To overall comply with departmental quality systems and BCUHB policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by working efficiently within Good Manufacturing Practices, assembling and packing comprehensive surgical instrument trays, supplementary instruments and procedure packs for use in eye theatres and other clinical departments. To safely operate washer disinfectors, sterilisers and any other decontamination equipment within the department. To control the collection and dispatch of each instrument set, supplementary and procedure pack to the correct operating theatre, ward, clinic and department. To overall comply with departmental quality systems and BCUHB policies.
Person Specification
enlish
Essential
- Ability to develop skills quickly
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in a quality management system
english
Essential
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Experience in following Standard Operating Procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Manual dexterity
- Experience in sterile services
English
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Experience in following Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Person Specification
enlish
Essential
- Ability to develop skills quickly
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in a quality management system
english
Essential
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Experience in following Standard Operating Procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Manual dexterity
- Experience in sterile services
English
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Experience in following Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
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).
