Job overview
The Sterile Services (HSDU) at the Great Western Hospital supports the activity of the operating theatres, endoscopy, clinic areas, community dentistry, podiatry services and external customers. This is not a patient-facing role but is very much patient focused and the patient is at the core of everything we do.
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.
Main duties of the job
The team are responsible for the decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilization and delivery of surgical instrument packs to both internal and external customers and we need more individuals to cover the growing service demand.
You will need to enjoy detailed work, be prepared and able to learn the names of surgical instruments, work within a department that uses standard operating procedures and a Quality Management System and become part of a committed, strong team. We pride ourselves on our quality and the service we provide for patients. Any experience of working in a decontamination, cleaning or sterilization environment will be an advantage but not a necessity as we provide a very extensive training package. A full UK driving licence is required as we also provide transportation for some external customers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Collecting, receiving, checking and washing all surgical instruments/medical devices from clinical areas.
* Delivering and collecting clean and used endoscopes from local sites using Trust vehicle.
* Checking and assembling medical devices across the full range of surgical specialties using Departmental Standard Operating Procedures with speed and accuracy prior to sterilization.
* Providing and receiving routine information and working co-operatively with colleagues in exchanges of information.
* Carrying out all duties in accordance with Departmental Policies.
* Demonstrating activities to new staff during their training.
* Responsibility for organising one’s own day-to-day work tasks and making judgement on job-related facts and situations.
Qualifications
* Good general education at GCSE Level or equivalent
* NVQ in Decontamination
Experience
* Packaging and assembly and/or customer services experience
* Working in a hospital environment
* Previous experience of working with a Quality Management System using Standard operating procedures.
* Use of Wassenburg AER’s
* Experience in the disinfection of flexible endoscopes
Essential criteria
* Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
* Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
Benefits and other relevant information
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
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