Job summary
To carry out assigned tasks involving the cleaning, disinfection, packing and sterilizing of items for use in the treatment of patients by Theatres, Wards and Departments.
Main duties of the job
Collection of used trays and instruments from Theatres, Obstetrics equipment, Dental instruments, Wards etc.
Disassembly, checking and cleaning of used trays and instruments.
Inspection, assembly and packaging of trays and instruments, including large quantities of intricate and complex items under magnification.
Sterilizing of Theatre/ward/department trays and instruments.
Operating machinery associated with cleaning, packaging and sterilizing.
Distributing Theatre trays and instruments, Obstetric delivery trays, dental equipment, A&E instruments, etc. to relevant Wards and Departments.
Entering data relating to items received, processed and returned to the user, into the computer tracking system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Essential
- Good Standard of Education
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Works well under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience in sterile services
- Familiar with ISO 9001:2010
- Previous experience in ISO13485
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate well
- Able to work to a consistent high standard
Desirable
- Good Telephone Manner
- Working in a health care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of Education
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Works well under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience in sterile services
- Familiar with ISO 9001:2010
- Previous experience in ISO13485
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate well
- Able to work to a consistent high standard
Desirable
- Good Telephone Manner
- Working in a health care 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).
