Job summary We require a self-motivated individual with a flexible approach to the needs of the service to join our busy Sterile Services Unit in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be be based at Bronglais Hospital. The post holder will be required to work as a team member of the Sterile Service ream carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers. The post is 37.5 hours per week. During the training period, there will be dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant at all times. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will be required to have flexible approach to covering on call duties which includes Bank Holidays and Weekends. A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in fast paced customer focused, and quality assured environment would be an advantage. Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilization and delivery of ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Hywel Dda Health Board. Accreditation to EC Directive 93/42 EEC must be maintained at all times by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and departmental procedures are followed. Detailed descriptions and further information relating to duties and job requirements are defined within departmental work instructions, technical files and instrument tray contents lists, which the post holder should ensure they have reviewed and understand. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-ACS292-1124 Job locations Bronglais General Hospital Caradog Road Aberystwyth SY23 1ER Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 22/11/2024. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 22/11/2024. Person Specification Experience Essential Professional experience of working in and applying a quality management system within a decontamination service Ability to work on own initiative Experience of dealing with customers To be able to give advice, instruction, monitor staff and initiate first line corrective action Desirable Experience in supervising/managing staff Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent Basic computer literacy NVQ Level 3 in decontamination or equivalent experience Desirable Internal auditor's qualification to ISO 13485 standards Attainment of E-learning programme in decontamination practices principles 'Institute of Decontamination Sciences' Technical Certificate Course ECDL qualification Ability to deliver practical work based training and assessment2 Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Experience Essential Professional experience of working in and applying a quality management system within a decontamination service Ability to work on own initiative Experience of dealing with customers To be able to give advice, instruction, monitor staff and initiate first line corrective action Desirable Experience in supervising/managing staff Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent Basic computer literacy NVQ Level 3 in decontamination or equivalent experience Desirable Internal auditor's qualification to ISO 13485 standards Attainment of E-learning programme in decontamination practices principles 'Institute of Decontamination Sciences' Technical Certificate Course ECDL qualification Ability to deliver practical work based training and assessment2 Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Bronglais General Hospital Caradog Road Aberystwyth SY23 1ER Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)