Job overview
Come and join an already established team of supervisors within the Decontamination Hub. If you are a person with a positive “Can do” attitude who wants to make a difference in their workplace then this is the role for you!
This is an exciting and engaging opportunity for the candidate to grow on the job. We are looking for someone thoughtful who has enthusiasm for managing and supporting the team in a Decontamination setting predominantly within the Endoscopy Scope Service but also to work within Sterile Services and Laundry environment when required. We require a person who is looking to thrive in a role that requires genuine autonomy and the chance to work as part of a continually changing environment.
The Decontamination services are used by the Trusts many wards, departments, theatres and also external health care providers and are supplied with clean laundry and linen, sterile surgical instruments, Endoscopy scopes and soft packs for safe patient use.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities;
Leading and mentoring our Decontamination Technician team – including day to day management in all duties performed,ensuring team objectives are met, creating rota’s and supporting with urgent requirements.
Assisting the Management Team in the training/development of staff to ensure departmental standard operating procedures are adhered to, allowing staff to conduct their duties within the scope of the Quality Management System BS EN ISO9001, ISO13485 and JAG.
Form part of the Quality Control team and assist in general auditing duties and perform a full range of decontamination duties. You will need to be able to work fluently with Microsoft Word and Excel packages to perform duties using electronic spreadsheets and data bases.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the daily testing and logging of equipment.
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further detailed information for the Decontamination supervisor position, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Level 2 Maths and English Qualification or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
Desirable criteria
* NVQ in Customer Care or equivalent in Sterile Services Field
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous Supervisory experience
* IT skills – Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable criteria
* In depth knowledge of sterilisation /decontamination practices, HTM01-01
* Previous experience in HSDU environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Able to understand and follow spoken instructions, comply with detailed work procedures and training.
* Observe and comply with legislation
* Ability to count, record numbers and read, follow detailed work instructions.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to adapt to changes of the service, new ideas
* Clear/accurate written and verbal communication Able to listen effectively
* Ability to work well in a team be supportive of team members
* Able to follow instructions
Desirable criteria
* Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge skills and ability.