Job Summary
Do you want to work in a busy, friendly department?
An opportunity has arisen within the Sterile Services Department for 1 WTE Sterile Services Assistants. The Department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilising and distribution of instruments and endoscopes to Wards, Departments and Theatres.
We are looking for a friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work in our Department. You must have a passion for learning and embracing change. Experience is not necessary as training will be given. Applicants must be able to work within a team, but also on their own initiative. They must have a good eye for detail and be able to stand for long periods.
Continuous shift rota: Monday - Friday.
1. 1 week of 07.00-15.00
2. 1 week of 13.00-21.00
3. 1 week of 16.30-00.30
4. 7 days nightshift 19.45-07.15 (the following week 0 hours) including one weekend per month, 7.5 hours per day (subject to change) and Bank Holidays (when required).
Unsocial hours are subject to additional payments when specified hours, including nights, weekends or bank holidays are undertaken.
Base Location: Alderney Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Using departmental procedures and best practice which deliver a timely, efficient and cost-effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated surgical instruments and equipment which are fit for purpose.
Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust. Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SU03848-B
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust. Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* NVQ 2 or equivalent in similar industry
Experience
Essential
* Be able to use computer system for tracking and tracing
* Understanding a range of routine working procedures
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical specialities
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 details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sterile Services Department, Alderney Hospital, Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4NB
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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