2 x 25 hour posts and 1 x 20 hour post available
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, working in a busy friendly environment. You must have a pleasant manner and be able to work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of a high quality decontamination service while maintaining the department's quality standards ISO 13485:2016 (UK MDR 2002).
Main duties of the job
Your varied duties will include the decontamination, inspection, and function testing of surgical instruments/equipment used within operating theatres and other departments.
You will be responsible for the dispatching of goods to the wards, theatres, and other departments. You will be trained in all aspects of Decontamination Practices including Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination, and Specialist Mattress Decontamination. This job role involves manual handling of heavy goods.
The successful candidate should be working towards Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 qualification for completion within 3 years of commencing post.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for 'would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?', and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year, hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures
* Prior NVQ Training
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Maths
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