Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Under supervision, assist team members to undertake decontamination duties in all areas of the re-processing of Medical Devices by the receipt, wash assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery, and tracking and tracing process in accordance with policies & procedures, to both internal and external customers, providing a safe product for use in direct patient care.
The complexity of the work is such that all staff are expected to apply themselves fully to the task in hand, so that mistakes are minimised, patient safety is not compromised, and customer requirements are met in the agreed turnaround times.
The job role involves working on a four-week rotating rota: 0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1500-2300, 1600-2400, working one weekend in four with days off in lieu and one day per week granted for study.
Main duties of the job
As this role is an Apprenticeship, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake extensive training as an Apprentice Technician to the accepted standards. This role offers you the chance to develop skills, knowledge, and experience in this area of expertise, and you will be expected to attend all college study days (or undertake distance learning) with the agreed training provider organization. This will also include regular meetings and reviews with your Training Officer.
As a responsible employer and as required by Apprenticeship rules, we will ensure that you have 20% 'off the job' training as specified in all Apprenticeship qualifications. Upon completion of the full Apprenticeship and having met the expected standards of all employees within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, there is the expectation that you will be offered a fully banded (Band 2) permanent role as a HSDU Technician within the HSDU Department.
About us
The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organization in accordance with the UKCA Medical Device Directive. You will work as part of a team in the decontamination unit.
Job responsibilities
* Good standard of education
* IT Skills
* Working in accordance to standard operating procedures
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to handle used equipment that has come into contact with blood and body fluids
* To comply with and promote all Trust/Departmental policies and procedures pertaining to this post and to promote the highest standards of work
Person Specification
* Good Level of Education, Relevant Experience
* GCSE Maths C and above or equivalent
* GCSE English C and above or equivalent
* IT Skills
* Organizational skills, evidence of time management
* Evidence of Team Work
* Able to stand and concentrate for long periods, physically capable
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Experience working in a sterile services 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.
Salary: £23,615 a year. Apprenticeship is paid at 75% of Band 2 (£16,787 per annum).
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