Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in healthcare? Or maybe you have a wide range of experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as a Sterile Services Technician and support our Surgical and Clinical teams provide the highest possible patient care.
We are recruiting Sterile Services Technician to be part of our Sterile Services Team at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). More details about the team can be found below.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, not only within the clinical areas within the Northern site, but within the wider community.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
Our Sterile Services Department plays a vital role in supporting clinical teams to provide outstanding patient care by ensuring the cleanliness, functionality, and sterility of reusable medical devices and instrumentation.
Working Pattern: We care for our patients around the clock, so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These range from short shifts, day shifts between 8am and 8pm, and weekend shift work on a rostered basis.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Jamie Russell, Sterile Services Manager on 01271 322703 or jamierussell1@nhs.net.
This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit:
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available. If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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