The purpose of this post is to provide managerial support to the Theatre Manager in the development, implementation and co-ordination of procedures and instructions relating to decontamination and processing of medical devices within SSD.
The post holder will be the Decontamination lead for the site, ensuring that all clinical areas are compliant with local and national regulations.
Main duties of the job
1. To lead responsibility for overseeing specialist maintenance on decontamination equipment to relevant standards.
2. To provide, receive and interpret complex technical information in relation to services equipment and test results, using appropriate internal and external quality assurance and to carry out corrective action or inform senior staff as appropriate.
3. The post holder will have responsibility for the SSD team and as a proactive Team Leader using effective communication skills to be actively involved in changing plans and goals according to evaluation and review.
4. The post holder will actively and autonomously involve themselves in supporting the Directorate strategy of integration and development of staff to facilitate the highest quality of patient care.
5. The post holder will have responsibility for the ongoing co-ordination and maintenance of existing centralised decontamination and future/additional decontamination requirements of all reusable instrumentation/medical devices.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
* Degree level education or relevant experience.
* Post graduate level study or equivalent experience.
* Extensive experience of decontamination services.
* Knowledge of WHTM 01/10 - decontamination guidelines.
* Full Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc.) or willingness to be full member.
* Knowledge of: EN ISO 13485:2012.
* Knowledge of: Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices Annex V.
* Knowledge of: WHTM01/01.
Desirable
* Degree in relevant clinical / professional topic.
* ECDL.
* NMC / HCPC Registration.
* Management Qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of Sterile Services.
* Understanding of current standards and requirements for Sterile Services.
* Understanding of Quality Standards and Directives.
* Knowledge of Quality Standards / EC Directives / Standards & Practices / Health & Safety legislation.
* Evidence of experience in management within a large production environment.
* Comprehensive Evidence of experience of leadership.
* Evidence of advanced knowledge.
* Extensive understanding of issues relating to evaluation of planning and assessment.
* Evidence of resource management.
* Experience in staff selection and workforce planning.
Desirable
* Understanding of Human Resources Policy.
* Experience of undertaking audit / research and setting of standards.
* IT skills i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* Perceptive, flexible and effective Leadership skills.
* Highly motivated (Both personally and professional).
* Comfortable with and committed to team based working.
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Values
Essential
* Good role model.
* Empathic, compassionate and diplomacy.
Desirable
* A real desire to achieve goals through integrating the work of team members.
Other
Essential
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Ability to deal with multi faceted problems in a stressful environment.
* Able to manage complex issues.
* Ability to be pro-active and re-active.
* Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills.
* Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills.
* A reflective approach to own work and work of team.
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
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