Sterile Services Assistant | Cambridge | Full Time, Permeant | 37.5 | Excellent Benefits
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team on a full time permeant basis.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
2. To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
3. Monitor repairs of instruments
4. Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
5. Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
6. Complete tracking systems accurately.
Who we're looking for:
7. Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2inDecontamination (Desirable)
8. Self-Motivated
9. Ability to work alone and in teams
10. Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
11. Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
12. Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable)
13. Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable)
14. Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable)
15. Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable)
16. Training can be given for the right candidate
Contract: Permanent full time 37.5
Hours: Shifts could be Monday to Friday anytime between 7am and 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
17. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
18. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
19. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
20. Free Bupa wellness screening
21. Private medical insurance
22. Life assurance
23. Free Parking
We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.