Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach towork, and want to help make a difference to the lives of others?
Are you looking for a career change, a new challenge or wantmore flexible working hours?
We currently have some great opportunities to join ourdedicated team, supporting NHS surgical services across County Durham.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT)operates a central Sterile Services Department (SSD) based at UniversityHospital of North Durham (UHND). The purpose of the SSD is to supply surgicalteams with all the equipment required for clean, sterile procedures. SSDcollects from and delivers to operating theatres, departments, wards andclinics throughout the Trust.
The SSD is a crucial part of the surgical service, ensuringthat instruments needed for operations are properly sterilised and maintained,and that the risk of patient infections is minimised. The successful candidatewill join a team of experienced SSD staff working alongside our wider clinicalteams.
PLEASE NOTE: The working hours for this post are2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
TheSSD Technician duties include the receipt of used equipment from theatres andwards, the decontamination and sterilisation of instruments, inspection andpacking for delivery back to clinical teams.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
* Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
* Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
* Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job responsibilities
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellentattention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy andconcentration
Goodcommunication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Beapproachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would bepreferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and movingequipment that can be physically demanding.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
* Ability to undertake the physical demands of the job.
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
* Be able to carry out weekend working, and also shift working when required.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a busy environment, providing a professional service.
* Basic computer skills.
* Previous Sterile Services or NHS experience.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
* Effective personal workload organisation/ prioritising skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively, methodically and flexibly to ensure that performance management targets are achieved.
* Knowledge of data protection.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety and PPE.
* Evidence of using technical equipment.
Qualifications
* Good general education or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
* Willingness to undertake any training/educational programme considered necessary to enhance performance in the role.
* Achieved or willing to work towards NVQ or equivalent.
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.
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