Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Upton Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2025 23:59
SSD Manager
Band 7
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Job overview
This is an exciting time to be joining Wirral University Teaching Hospital as we develop our operating theatres into the next stage. There are 25 theatres across two sites. The Clatterbridge site has had four new theatres built in 22/23 and has just been GIRFT accredited as an Elective Hub offering mutual aid to the region. The Sterile Services Manager will play a vital role in the success of the 25 theatres by ensuring instruments are processed in a timely manner.
The Sterile Services Department is on the Arrowe Park site with a stand alone theatre endoscopy decontamination unit on the Clatterbridge site.
The post holder will be required to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of The Sterile Services Department ensuring robust systems of communication, governance and financial management. You will report directly to the Theatre Manager.
The Trust has a Decontamination Lead who will provide support and guidance to you to ensure regulatory standards are maintained.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership to the sterile services team, ensuring efficient workflow and a high standard of service delivery.
Recruit, train, and supervise sterile services staff. Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and foster a positive working environment.
Oversee the sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments and equipment. Ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to guarantee the effectiveness of sterilization processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Stay informed about relevant regulations and standards in healthcare and sterilization.
Work closely with other healthcare departments to understand their sterilization needs and coordinate services accordingly.
Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality control measures. Prepare reports as required.
Develop and conduct training programs for sterile services staff, keeping them updated on the latest techniques, technologies, and safety measures.
Manage the department's budget effectively, optimizing resources and controlling costs while maintaining quality standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the sterile services department
Develop and implement contingency plans for emergency situations that may impact sterile services operations.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the SSD Manager position available at WUTH
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
* Previous leadership experience
* Extensive Knowledge in decontamination standards and processes and be willing to access appropriate training
* Comprehensive Knowledge of peri-operative practice.
* Educated to Degree level
knowledge and Skills
* Good financial knowledge and budgeting
* Must have IT skills (EDCL or equivalent experience)
* Knowledge of employment legislation
* Experience in staff recruitment
* Experience in writing business case/cost benefit analysis
* Experience in change management/service redesign
Personal Attributes
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Conciliatory skills, ability to handle conflict and aggression.
* Ability to act at all levels during periods of staff shortages.
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.
Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recr uitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.
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