Job summary We are currently seeking a Sterile Services Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Sterile Services department. This role is essential to ensuring our department runs smoothly, safely, and effectively, providing specialized decontamination services that directly support patient care. In this position, you will supervise a team of Assistant Technical Officers in Decontamination Services, ensuring the high-quality, safe, and timely delivery of services. Your efforts will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient care through rigorous infection control and decontamination processes. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in patient care by leading a team that supports critical decontamination services. You'll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of infection control and contribute to a safer environment for both patients and staff. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-SRG-6753811 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of quality and safety standards in a Decontamination Services environment Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information Understands concept and management of urgent /priority medical devices & equipment and non-conformance Desirable Knowledge of Trust CARE Values Qualifications Essential GCSE qualification of grades of A - C English Language & Maths or equivalent Use of Microsoft Office and PC systems including operation of Window based software Desirable NVQ level 3 through decontamination training Supervisory qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within Decontamination Services Use of a tracking information system Desirable Previous supervisory experience Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of quality and safety standards in a Decontamination Services environment Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information Understands concept and management of urgent /priority medical devices & equipment and non-conformance Desirable Knowledge of Trust CARE Values Qualifications Essential GCSE qualification of grades of A - C English Language & Maths or equivalent Use of Microsoft Office and PC systems including operation of Window based software Desirable NVQ level 3 through decontamination training Supervisory qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within Decontamination Services Use of a tracking information system Desirable Previous supervisory experience 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)