Sterile Services Assistant / SSD | Theatre | Spire Leicester Hospital - Oadby | Full time, permanent | £22,386 PA
Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sterile Service Assistant (SSD) to join us on a permanent full-time basis. This role will support our Theatre Team at Spire Leicester Hospital.
We work on a rota basis 5 days out of 6. Monday - Friday between 07.30 - 21.00 and Saturday 07.30 - 17.00.
At Spire Leicester Hospital, we’re a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare.
Duties and responsibilities;
1. Undertake routine tasks related to individual’s health and well-being.
2. Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination.
3. Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
4. Complete tracking systems accurately.
5. Monitor repairs of instruments
6. Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
7. Physical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required.
Who we're looking for
8. Previous experience is not required as full training is provided.
9. Good communication skills.
10. Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential.
11. Basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene.
12. Mandatory training including infection control (Desirable)
13. Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences (Desirable)
14. Equipment and medical devices competence (Desirable)
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
15. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
16. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
17. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
18. Free Bupa wellness screening
19. Private medical insurance
20. Life assurance
21. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park