CELL Operator

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

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Job summary

Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to work, and want to help make a real 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 patient services in County Durham.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates a Central Equipment Loan Library (CELL) with teams based at both University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. The CELL team provides a crucial supporting function by collecting and decontaminating Medical Equipment to ensure patient safety.

We are looking to recruit a hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic and customer focused individual to join our CELL Team based at Darlington. This position is a part-time weekend role.

Main duties of the job

The CELL operator duties include operating a collection and delivery service for a range of medical devices including, pressure relief mattressess and infusion devices for wards and clinical areas. This will also include the cleaning, decontamination, preparation and storage of equipment, together with updating information on both electronic and manual tracking systems.

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.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,459 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL201

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate:

- Will be required to interact with a wide range of staff across the Trust, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with customer service skills.

- Will be able to cope with both the very physical demands of the role and the varying workload, using your own initiative to provide an efficient and effective service.

- Will be approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude.

- Will be required to work various shift patterns according to departmental requirements, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Full training will be provided

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate:

- Will be required to interact with a wide range of staff across the Trust, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with customer service skills.

- Will be able to cope with both the very physical demands of the role and the varying workload, using your own initiative to provide an efficient and effective service.

- Will be approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude.

- Will be required to work various shift patterns according to departmental requirements, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Full training will be provided

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Basic Computer Skills

Desirable

  • NHS or Decontamination Knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Math's and English
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Basic Computer Skills

Desirable

  • NHS or Decontamination Knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Math's and English

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Supervisor

Joanne Bain

Joanne.bain@nhs.net

01325743549

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,459 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL201

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


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