Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Sterile Services Team Leader working at the RSUH, cover will also be provided at the County site as required. This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice. The post holder will work on a rota basis 20 hours a week. Shift Patterns: Predominantly working Twilight 14.00 hrs - 22.00 hrs plus working weekends on a rota basis and cover where needed. On call and Bank holiday working on rota as required. Pay scale - Band 4 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands. The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services includes, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries. This will involve manual handling of heavy sets, pushing and pulling of trolleys and the operation of equipment used in the processing cycle. Main duties of the job This Team Leader role requires the post holder to be a fully qualified or experienced Technician across the range of duties.Flexibility with hours is needed to provide cover across the twilight shifts which operate between 2pm - 10pm in order to deliver the necessary support. The role provides assistance to the Production Coordinator with the progression and monitoring of production to our customers. Ensuring that procedures and quality standards are maintained at all times in line with the quality management system. To provide first line management support to the team dealing with all staffing and production issues quickly and concisely to ensure the service needs are met. To provide technical support to the Team as needed, gaining support from the Production Coordinators as required. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6984390 Job locations Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you wish to discuss the position further, please call the RSUH Sterile Services Operational Manager - Tel 01782672910 Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you wish to discuss the position further, please call the RSUH Sterile Services Operational Manager - Tel 01782672910 Person Specification Essential Essential Qualified or experienced Technician Desirable Team Leader Qualifications / Experience essential Essential Min GCSE qualifications and diploma level essential Essential Experience in a leading a shift Essential Essential Experience in quality management systems Person Specification Essential Essential Qualified or experienced Technician Desirable Team Leader Qualifications / Experience essential Essential Min GCSE qualifications and diploma level essential Essential Experience in a leading a shift Essential Essential Experience in quality management systems 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)