The Sterile Services (HSDU) at Great Western Hospital supports 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.
The environment is busy and active and you will need to be able to respond to the peaks and troughs of the work to support the service. The instruments are used in operations and so an ability to deal with the sight of blood is necessary.
This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.
Main Duties of the Job
* Collection, decontamination, packing, sterilising and dispatch of medical devices throughout the Trust site.
* Decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of surgical instrument packs to both internal and external customers.
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.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Any experience of working in a decontamination, cleaning or sterilisation environment will be an advantage but not a necessity.
* A full UK driving licence is required as we provide transportation for some external customers.
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