Decontamination Team Leader - Maternity Cover
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Decontamination Team Leader - Maternity Cover Until 17th January 2025
Department: HSDU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Early shift 8am - 4pm - Late shift 11am - 7pm (This also includes 1 Saturday in 4 and full participation in the weekend on call rota)
The department has a vacancy for a fixed term -full-time team leader to cover maternity leave. The team leader role encompasses direct supervision of technicians combined with full participation in the operational aspects of the department.
The Decontamination Unit provides a comprehensive decontamination service to theatres, wards and departments within the hospital complex. The unit processes reusable surgical equipment and medical devices.
As a clinical support service, the department operates from 8am - 7pm (Monday - Friday) and 8am - 4pm Saturday. An on-call system is in operation from 4pm Saturday until 8am Monday. This on call system forms part of the team leader role. The on call covers trauma & emergency service for theatres and departments out of hours.
The current shift patterns are 8am - 4pm (early) and 11am - 7pm (late) on a rotational basis but the person appointed would need to be flexible and change shifts at short notice to manage the needs of the service.
The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System.
This role cannot be sponsored.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.
To supervise and participate in daily activities ensuring the effective decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.
Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met. Working within a controlled environment to ensure that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures.
About us
'71% expressed they have achieved an excellent work-home life balance.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* Knowledge of current guidance and legislative requirements for decontamination
* 5 GCSE's
* Basic IT Skills
* Certificate in Decontamination Practices (e-learning Decontamination) or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of Decontamination Principles
* Understanding of the ISO 13485 accreditation
Experience
* Previous experience in SSD environment
* Previous experience in handling delicate equipment
* Working to set timeframes
* Experience of working within Decontamination guidelines
* Previous team leader experience
Skills
* Leadership with a strong focus on timely delivery of service
* Ability to develop staff and motivate team working
* Identify staff training needs
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and competing priorities
* Maintain a flexible approach
* Able to interpret IMS results and train others to do so
* Be able to problem solve
* Participate in writing/reviewing SOP's
Personal and people development
* Ability to instruct and mentor staff
* Carry out staff PDP's
Communication
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to instruct and inform in a clear concise manner
* To communicate effectively even when under pressure
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 name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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