Job Description Sterile Services Assistant / SSD | Theatre | Spire Bushey Hospital | full Time 37.5 hours per week, permanent | Competitive Excellent Benefits | Full training offered Spire Bushey Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sterile Service Assistant (SSD) to join us on a permanent basis. This role will support our Theatre Team at Spire Bushey Hospital. We work on a rota basis 4/5 days out of 6. Monday - Friday between 07.30 - 21.00 and Saturday 07.30 - 17.00. Duties and responsibilities; Undertake routine tasks related to individual’s health and well-being. Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination. Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation. Complete tracking systems accurately. Monitor repairs of instruments Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions Physical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required. Who We're Looking For Previous experience is not required as full training is provided. Good communication skills. Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential. Basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene. Mandatory training including infection control (Desirable) Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences (Desirable) Equipment and medical devices competence (Desirable) 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. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications