About Us
At STERIS Instrument Processing we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to get you on to a defined career pathway.
Training & Working Pattern
* 12 Week's Training which may vary from regular shirt hours.
* Working hours: Mon - Fri, 6am - 2pm.
* 37.5 hours per week.
What You Will Do
* Following a highly regulated end to end sterilization/decontamination process on surgical instruments that have been used in operations in local NHS and private hospitals, to ensure they can be used again safely for the next patient.
* Ensuring the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, surgical instruments, and equipment) by the process of decontamination, inspection assembly and packing within predefined quality standards.
* Rigorously checking, washing, laying up and packing sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards.
* Safely operating and monitoring machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic and sterilisers) effectively.
* Ensuring that repairs and missing instruments or equipment are recorded and logged on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak).
* Ensuring that repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock or the appropriate coded sets or the Trust’s appointed person.
What's In It For You?
* An annual salary of £25,272 plus a 5% performance bonus, and generous shift allowances if you work overtime/unsociable hours!
* Full structured and comprehensive training
* Ongoing education leading to industry-recognised qualifications
* Defined career path when fully operational
* A diverse and people-centric culture
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Access to a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship!
Required Experience
* Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
* Basic end-user IT skills to operate track and traceability IT systems.
STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law.
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