Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3, Full-time £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
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), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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 (Mon to Fri) and 8am - 4pm (Sat). 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. Hours are currently being reviewed and shift times may change.
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.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 22 April 2025
Main duties of the job
* 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.
The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System. The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination and would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.
Job responsibilities
* To work in all production areas of the department.
* To be responsible for final product release.
* To monitor compliance with dress code, maintenance of the clean working environment.
* To decontaminate surgical equipment for use in operating theatres and departments throughout the trust.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
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.
Specific requirements
* Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
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
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