Job Description Spire Harpenden Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Sterile Services Assistant to join their team on a permanent full time basis. Spire Harpenden Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from London and its northern counties - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. As the largest employer in Harpenden, the hospital prides itself in offering excellence in clinical quality, customer service and cleanliness. We have 5 state of the art Theatres and modern Surgical and Day Care Wards covering all major surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, plastics and medical patients amongst others. Duties And Responsibilities Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment. To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use. Undertake routine tasks related to individual’s health and well-being. Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others’ health and safety and security. Shift Patterns: Various Shifts 07:30-21-30 Monday to Saturday Who We're Looking For Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination (Advantage) Self-Motivated Working alone as well as in a team Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique Knowledge of SSD machinery Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment Knowledge of sterile packing techniques Knowledge of ISO standards Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.