Job summary
Do you want a rewarding career working for an excellent
service provider, supporting essential NHS services?
Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to
work, and want to help make a difference to the lives of others?
Are you looking for a career change, a new challenge or want
more flexible working hours?
We currently have some great opportunities to join our
dedicated team, supporting NHS surgical services across County Durham.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates
a central Sterile Services Department (SSD) based at University Hospital of
North Durham (UHND). The purpose of the SSD is to supply surgical teams with
all the equipment required for clean, sterile procedures. SSD collects from and
delivers to operating theatres, departments, wards and clinics throughout the
Trust.
The SSD is a crucial part of the surgical
service, ensuring that instruments needed for operations are properly
sterilised and maintained, and that the risk of patient infections is minimised.
The successful candidate will join a team of experienced SSD staff working
alongside our wider clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
You
will be responsible for supervising and monitoring a team of staff and assist
in the reprocessing and preparation of Instruments and trays in line with all
policies & procedures within the SSD and the Trust as a whole. You will be
supervising a team of staff on a daily basis in all areas of SSD. To ensure
that the instructions of the Decontamination Services Manager and Production
Manager are carried out in line with all trust Policies & Procedures.
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellent
attention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy and
concentration
Good
communication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Be
approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would be
preferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and moving
equipment that can be physically demanding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellent
attention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy and
concentration
Good
communication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Be
approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would be
preferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and moving
equipment that can be physically demanding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent qualification including Maths and English Language, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
- Willingness to undertake any training/educational programme considered necessary to enhance performance in the role.
- Working Towards a Team Leaders / Supervisors
- course.
Desirable
- Achieved or willing to work towards NVQ or equivalent.
- Team Leaders /Supervisors Course.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
- Effective personal workload organisation/ prioritising skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, methodically and flexibly to ensure that performance management targets are achieved.
- Have some knowledge on the Quality System, & Policies & Procedures within the Department.
Desirable
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and PPE.
- Evidence of using technical equipment.
- Must be able to supervise a Team of
- staff on a daily basis.
- Complete Staff Rotas.
- Ability to carry out staff training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment, providing a professional service.
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Previous Sterile Services or NHS experience.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to undertake the physical demands of the job.
- Ability to supervise a team on a daily basis.
- Be able to carry out On Call on a rota basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent qualification including Maths and English Language, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
- Willingness to undertake any training/educational programme considered necessary to enhance performance in the role.
- Working Towards a Team Leaders / Supervisors
- course.
Desirable
- Achieved or willing to work towards NVQ or equivalent.
- Team Leaders /Supervisors Course.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
- Effective personal workload organisation/ prioritising skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, methodically and flexibly to ensure that performance management targets are achieved.
- Have some knowledge on the Quality System, & Policies & Procedures within the Department.
Desirable
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and PPE.
- Evidence of using technical equipment.
- Must be able to supervise a Team of
- staff on a daily basis.
- Complete Staff Rotas.
- Ability to carry out staff training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment, providing a professional service.
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Previous Sterile Services or NHS experience.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to undertake the physical demands of the job.
- Ability to supervise a team on a daily basis.
- Be able to carry out On Call on a rota basis.
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.
