Main area Sterile Services Technician - HSDU Grade 75% of Band 2
Contract: Apprenticeship: 18 months
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including 1 day commitment to attend college/training)
Job ref: 388-6719917-HS
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay and Devon Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £23,615 (Apprenticeship is paid at 75% of Band 2: £16,787 per annum)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Under supervision to assist team members to undertake decontamination duties in all areas of the re-processing of Medical Devices by the receipt, wash assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery and tracking and tracing process in accordance with policies & procedures, to both internal and external customers, providing a safe product for use in direct patient care.
The complexity of the work is such that all staff are expected to apply themselves fully to the task in hand, so that mistakes are minimised, patient safety is not compromised and customer requirements are met in the agreed turnaround times.
The job role involves working on a four week rotating rota:
1. 0800-1600
2. 1000-1800
3. 1500-2300
4. 1600-2400
Working one weekend in four with days off in lieu and one day per week granted for study.
As this role is an Apprenticeship there is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake extensive training as an Apprentice Technician to the accepted standards.
This role offers you the chance to develop skills, knowledge and experience in this area of expertise and you will be expected to attend all college study days (or undertake distance learning) with the agreed training provider organisation. This will also include regular meetings and reviews with your Training Officer.
As a responsible employer and as required by Apprenticeship rules we will ensure that you have 20% ‘off the job’ training as specified in all Apprenticeship qualifications.
Upon completion of the full Apprenticeship and having met the expected standards of all employees within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust there is the expectation that you will be offered a fully banded (Band 2) permanent role as a HSDU Technician within the HSDU Department.
Working for our organisation
The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organization as in accordance with the UKCA Medical Device Directive.
To work as part of a team in the decontamination unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Good standard of education
* IT Skills
* Working in accordance to standard operating procedures
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to handle used equipment that has come into contact with blood and body fluids
* To comply with and promote all Trust/Departmental policies and procedures pertaining to this post and to promote the highest standards of work
Person specification
* Good Level of Education, Relevant Experience
* GCSE Maths C and above or equivalent
* GCSE English C and above or equivalent
* IT Skills
* Organizational skills, evidence of time management
* Evidence of Team Work
* Able to stand and concentrate for long periods, physically capable
* Ability to handle used equipment that has been in contact with bodily fluids
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Experience working in a sterile services department
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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