About The Role
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We have a superb opening looking for an experienced Sterile Services Technician to be based at our Emerson’s Green hospital, Bristol
* How conscious are you about decontamination and sterile services in our Hospitals and Treatment Centres today?
* How knowledgeable and compliant are you with regards to health and safety guidelines (PPE) and the COSHH legislation?
* How do you see yourself working to a prescribed standards in order to minimise risk to others?
Working in close co-operation our with theatres you the Sterile Services Technician will be providing an effective service for the needs of surgeons and patients.
This is a permanent opportunity with running shift patterns
07:00 – 15:00 and 11:00 – 19:00
Monday - Friday with two Saturday shifts a month
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager you the Sterile Services Technician will be accountable for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices this will involve washing, disinfecting and the sterilising of theatre equipment.
You will help to maintain supplies inventories and stock levels, keeping accurate records maintained and maintain our computer system tracking theatre trays and single instruments.
You will be participating in conducting planned audits, looking at particulars such as equipment being correctly labelled and available as required and that equipment leaving the centre is correctly documented.
You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process.Care is also required when dealing with contaminated sets due to the possibility of sharps being left on trays resulting in exposure to body fluids when working in the decontamination area.
What we’ll look for in you
It is envisaged that the Sterile Services Technician would have come from a very similar background or would have a strong working appreciation of decontamination
There is a requirement to stand while carrying out duties in all production areas; with a frequent requirement to exert a moderate to high physical effort whilst unloading and loading trolleys into the autoclaves and washer disinfectors
You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process.
You will be an effective communicator at all level, both written and verbal with a good degree of computer literacy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job, you have a career!
We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, that’s fine too. Well, help you be the best you can be.
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com.
All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU.
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