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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To utilise a range of communication and management skills to instruct, inform and negotiate in order to carry out the management of the Sterile Services Department. This will include receiving & providing complex information to members of staff and service users.
* To be responsible for the Quality Management Systems of Sterile Services. To work with external auditors to ensure accreditation is maintained and that all current legislation and best practice recommendations are implemented.
* To communicate effectively; verbally, in writing and where appropriate using electronic formats to other disciplines, departments, organisations and service users on service-related issues.
* To take an active role in service meetings, providing technical information and advice. To maintain and develop effective communication systems within Sterile Services, ensuring all relevant information is disseminated to managers and staff.
* To communicate in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Deals with complex situations, taking responsibility for managing non-conformance issues with service users.
* To be actively responsible for own personal educational and experiential learning, keeping up to date with current and emerging professional and specialist practice, policies and legislation.
* To maintain a professional development portfolio to provide evidence of the competencies necessary for professional registration.
* To ensure development reviews are carried out for all staff within Sterile Services and that personal development plans are established in line with individual training needs and service objectives.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent experience or substantial equivalent experience in a relevant field.
* Leadership and Management Development Qualifications.
* Decontamination SSD Supervisor/Managers Certification.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Full membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of managing a Quality System Standard EN ISO13485:2016.
* Knowledge of HTM01-01 Standards.
* Experience in Internal Audit.
* Up to date, professional knowledge of all areas of Sterile Services.
* Knowledge and practical experience of managing staff and resources.
* Experience in a management role.
* Evidence of Specialist Technical Knowledge.
* Experience working within ISO guidelines.
* Knowledge of Medical Devices legislation.
* Evidence of service planning/development.
* IT and Computer systems knowledge.
* Knowledge of COSHH Regulations Health & Safety at Work Act.
Desirable criteria
* Experience within the NHS healthcare.
* Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of Medical Devices and Health & Safety legislation.
* To have a detailed knowledge of the Trust's business structure and how the Facilities/Estates/Services contribute to the local and national health agenda.
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Supporting Information
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Working Smarter pledge
We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
Secondments
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 624.3KB)
* Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
* What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
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