Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

SSD Quality Technician

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by providing positive support to senior and junior colleagues and visitors to the SSD.

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of Sterile Services Department by providing the best possible efficient and safe service.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that each instrument set received into the department are processed by following the pre-set procedures relating to the SSD.

In the absence of the Sterile Services Manager and Sterile Services Supervisor take overall responsibility for the production in the department and ensure the continuity of service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-EA183-0825

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge or qualifications or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Desire to work towards recognised NVQ's preferably acceptable to IDSc Standard
  • Users Course WHTM 01

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to train staff
  • Knowledgeable in sterile services processed and procedures

Desirable

  • Experience in Sterile Services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to develop skills quickly
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Ability to work in high pressure environment.
  • Use of own initiative.
  • Knowledge in Risk within Production Environment.

Values

Essential

  • Pleasant personality
  • Motivation
  • Act as positive role model to others
  • Resilient
  • Good team worker
  • Reliable and Punctual

Desirable

  • Able to cope and participate in change
  • Has clear vision regarding own personal development

Other

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Good time keeper
  • Reliable
  • Ability to undertake internal rotation

Desirable

  • Flexible Outlook
  • Able to prioritise own work
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge or qualifications or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Desire to work towards recognised NVQ's preferably acceptable to IDSc Standard
  • Users Course WHTM 01

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to train staff
  • Knowledgeable in sterile services processed and procedures

Desirable

  • Experience in Sterile Services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to develop skills quickly
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Ability to work in high pressure environment.
  • Use of own initiative.
  • Knowledge in Risk within Production Environment.

Values

Essential

  • Pleasant personality
  • Motivation
  • Act as positive role model to others
  • Resilient
  • Good team worker
  • Reliable and Punctual

Desirable

  • Able to cope and participate in change
  • Has clear vision regarding own personal development

Other

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Good time keeper
  • Reliable
  • Ability to undertake internal rotation

Desirable

  • Flexible Outlook
  • Able to prioritise own work

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).

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.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy SSD Manager

Katie Coburn

katie.coburn@wales.nhs.uk

03000841286

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-EA183-0825

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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