At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection (HSDU) Technician working at the County site. Cover will also be provided at the Royal Stoke site as required.
This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.
Shift Patterns
Days: 06:00 - 14:00, Twilight: 14:00 – 22:00, Nights: 22:00 - 06:00
Saturday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08:00 – 16:00 or 12:00 - 20:00.
Sunday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between Day shift – hours TBA or 22:00 – 06:00 as part of one of the nights shift rota.
Permanent weekends with a back-fill day off in the week are required.
On‑call and Bank holiday work on rota are essential.
Pay scale – Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 to 06:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Weekends are also at an enhanced rate.
* Permanent night shift can be considered and will be discussed at interview.
Job Environment
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment that is practical, busy, and interesting and will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.
Unit Responsibilities
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. Instruments are checked into the department after use, cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised, and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics, and GP surgeries.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should have a good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills and basic computer skills, as the position involves daily use of a PC. Reading small letters on instruments and following written instructions are required. A short test and a full tour of the unit will be part of the interview process. No prior experience is required; full in‑house training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have high standards, a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and the ability to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
About the Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern trusts in the country, based across two sites – Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford – serving around three million people. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
We offer a wide range of development packages to ensure everyone can fulfil their true potential and foster a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and to fostering a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
Investing in, supporting, and developing our staff directly impacts the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population we serve.
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