Job Summary
The Sterile Services Department has an excellent opportunity to join our friendly, diverse team, in a busy environment and playing an important role providing vital medical devices for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Working in the Sterile Services Department, part of the Hospital Sterilization and Disinfection Unit (HSDU) the technician is responsible for ensuring these specialist medical devices are safely and efficiently cleaned, stored and prepared for reuse.
The job requires the technician to work standing and focused for long periods of activity, moving heavy and awkward loads and exposure to contaminated instruments and hazardous chemicals. The machines and equipment used require regular maintenance and testing. The unit is registered compliant to the Medical Device Regulations through Quality Standard ISO 13485.
About Us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Date posted
27 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
REF1352P
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
PO6 3LY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
NHS Band 2 : Salary £23,615 per annum
Position type: Permanent
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
The working pattern may vary and will include the following:
Days: Monday - Friday 07.30-16.00 (working 1 weekend in 4), Wednesday-Sunday 07.30-16.00
Twilights: Wednesday - Friday 16.00-00.30 and Saturday/Sunday 14.00-22.30
Nights: Monday-Friday 23.00-07.30
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake duties (under supervision) to assist the senior team in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
* Carry out the decontamination of reusable medical devices (surgical instruments and accessories). Record all tasks using a computer-based track and trace programme.
* Work in accordance with the Departments Quality Management System. Start and or complete forms to report on production/quality activity, considering non-conforming product, corrective/preventative actions and root cause/risk analysis as appropriate. Ensure documents are legible and clear.
* Participate in training and team meetings as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and distribution of equipment.
* Operate and test specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
* Work on a rota basis throughout the various areas of production subject to the work loads received.
* Assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and ensuring component products are in date and safe to use.
* Report any concerns relating to the possible sterility of a product, the safe operating of equipment or any missing or damaged equipment.
* Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Risk management of medical devices product and processing in line with the Departmental Quality System and training.
* Behave in a professional manner at all times to ensure our colleagues and customers receive a high quality service.
* Participate in any quality assessment activities as required.
* Ensure personal protective equipment is worn as required for all production areas to minimise risk of infection or injury.
Person Specification
Skills And Knowledge Essential
* Evidence of manual skills/dexterity.
* Good customer service skills.
* Ability to use machinery.
* Ability to follow documented work instructions/procedures.
Desirable
* Some knowledge of the type of work to be undertaken.
* Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical/medical specialties.
* ICT skills.
Qualifications Essential
* Literate and numerate.
Desirable
* Decontamination related qualification.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of working in a large team.
* Evidence of working in a quality led production environment or similar.
Desirable
* Experience of Healthcare/HSDU/Sterile Services work.
Personal Qualities Essential
* Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* Must be a team player.
* Able to prioritise changing workload.
* Friendly helpful manner, adaptable approach to work.
* Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
* Must demonstrate a willingness to undertake professional training.
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
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