Job Summary
Responsible for day to day leadership and supervision of operational teams within the Unit.
Responsible for coordinating activities and resources to meet weekly and daily production requirements.
Provides practical instruction, guidance and support to staff.
Provides cover and support for supervisory colleagues in other operational areas of the Unit as required.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensures that all items are prepared, inspected, assembled & packaged in accordance with defined user specification.
2. Ensures that team are aware of and complying with the unit's policies, procedures and operational practices.
3. Day to day supervision of operational teams within the unit, allocating work, advising and checking work where applicable.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Date posted
06 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
356-25-6843168
Job locations
CDU
3-5 Harrow Street
HULL
HU3 4LB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensures that medical and surgical equipment processed through the Unit is correctly disassembled/reassembled and fit for purpose.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Management/supervisory qualification
Desirable
* Educated to GCSE level in 5 subjects, including Maths and English in a practical subject, or specific decontamination qualification (i.e., Technical certificate, City & Guilds/Diploma)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* In depth knowledge of operating procedures and processes relating to decontamination and processing of surgical equipment.
* Previous supervisory / team leader experience.
Desirable
* Experience of managing a shift or team in achieving targets and standards.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY
Essential
* Ability to provide instruction and advice on technical matters to subordinates, and ensure they understand.
* Knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to Sterile Services.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
* Calm, diplomatic and approachable manner.
* Ability to maintain effective communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and meet production targets.
* Ability to use own judgement to make decisions appropriate to the level of the post.
* Knows own boundaries and able to take appropriate action at the right time to clarify points.
* Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to go that extra mile.
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
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
CDU
3-5 Harrow Street
HULL
HU3 4LB
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr