Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
DECONTAMINATION SERVICES ASSISTANT (BAND 2)
We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated Decontamination Services Assistant to join our small friendly team. The successful applicant will be expected to work in the Sterile Services Department and the Endoscopy Decontamination Department, and full training will be provided. You will be expected to follow clear working instructions to meet the standards required to deliver high-quality care for our patients. You should be able to work as part of a team and be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing production environment.
Your daily duties will be on a rota basis and will include early and late shifts (between the hours of 0630 and 2200 hrs) and weekends and bank holidays (between 0900 and 1700 hrs).
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Decontamination Services provide a vital service to all departments within the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Community Hospitals as well as external customers. The Sterile Services Department undertakes the washing, cleaning, preparation, and sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments, while the Endoscopy Decontamination Department undertakes the washing, cleaning, and processing of flexible endoscopes. The post holder will play a pivotal role in providing sterile reusable equipment for our patients. While there is no direct contact with patients, being part of this small friendly team supports patient safety within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 x GCE 'O' level grade C or above or equivalent
Experience
* Understanding of the function of the department.
* Significant and recent experience working in a production and/or customer services setting.
* Understanding the importance of following standard Working Instructions.
* Good communication skills and able to demonstrate good customer service.
* Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and follow clear instructions.
* Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
* Flexible working approach, being able to work within the required shift patterns of the department.
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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Business Manager, Decontamination Services
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