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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for:
Band 2 rising to band 3 after completion of 12 months training module.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Early shift: 07:00am to 15:00pm Monday to Friday
Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Brighton
We are looking for committed individuals to help us deliver an excellent Decontamination service.
You would be involved in the Cleaning, Inspection, Assembly, Packing and Sterilising of medical devices including Endoscopes for the supply to Wards, Departments and Theatres throughout the organisation.
If you have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you pride yourself on your organisation and prioritisation skills as well as being able to use IT software, we welcome your application. Finally, please let us know if you have had NHS experience in Sterile Services or any other area.
Training will be provided internally and progression to band 3 after completing internal training modules and a minimum of 12 months experience.
Main duties of the job
Role Summary
The Decontamination and Sterile Services Technician is responsible for providing effective safe and efficient collection, decontamination (washing, disinfection and sterilization) and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care.
Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Regulations and maintain a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2016). This is a legal requirement under the consumer protection act.
To ensure the proper functionality and operation of equipment used in medical and surgical specialities both Trust wide and for external customers.
To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality of equipment before distribution to customers in accordance with Legislation and Quality Systems.
To collect and accept delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies.
To undertake the daily testing and validation of decontamination equipment and maintain the appropriate records, recording and reporting faults to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
* Previous SSD or hospital experience
Skills
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of quality issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
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