Spire Manchester is looking for a SSTU team leader to join their warm and friendly team Spire Manchester Hospital is a brand new, £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 500 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic team. Duties and responsibilities To provide day to day operational management of the service delivery under the guidance of the SSD Manager To practice as a qualified Senior Specialist and provide a high-quality service at all times To support the provision of the specialised decontamination service, contributing to the clinical care of the patient To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills; detailed scientific knowledge when reviewing and interpreting scientific, technical data and production reports to ensure a safe service is provided To work independently in all areas of the speciality and be able to work To deputise for the SSD Manager when necessary Who were looking for Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene Flexible working within shift duties Previous experience in decontamination, i.e. SSD technician Possess the mandatory training requirements for the role including infection control and health and safety competencies Possess Decontamination and Equipment and Medical devices competencies Awareness of the role of SSD Deputy Manager 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 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 in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, its more than just treating patients; its about looking after people. 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