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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level and/or equivalent experience.
* Full membership of Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc)
* Qualification in Auditing
Desirable criteria
* Possession of a recognised Management qualification
* IDSc Technical Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
* An employment history in Sterile Services (minimum 2 years). Operating theatres with sterile services involvement, infection control, (production / quality systems)
* Knowledge of ISO standards and their implementation
* Knowledge of medical devices used within the department
* Trained, and gained experience of internal auditing
* Experience working with a Quality Management System or Quality Control environment
* Previous experience with machinery which required validation, periodic testing, calibration and process documentation
* Experience with an environment where control of staff and processes is routinely applied
* Computer literacy with ability to use the range of Microsoft Office packages
Desirable criteria
* Sound knowledge of the appropriate practices and procedures, which should be adhered to, in a Sterile Services Department
* Previous auditing experience in a Sterile Services Department
* Knowledge of Cleanroom operational and management
* Effective administration skills
* Evidence of effective keyboard skills
* Leadership qualities, motivator, good people management and organisational skills
* Ability to use and interrogate the DSD Tracking system etc.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to communicate potentially highly complex issues with colleagues in an effective and positive manner
* Ability to work as part of a management team
* Can work to strict standards of Quality and Safety
* Use of a Quality Management System
* Be able to understand, provide and receive data of a complex technical nature
* Able to work on own initiative, to organise and manage own responsibilities, prioritising workload, with referral to senior management in a timely and efficient manner
* Works independently in field of specialism within the boundaries of standard operational procedures
* Ability to undertake and report on complex decontamination investigations analysing the outcome of equipment testing or procedures and their clinical significance to patients where a range of options may be involved
* Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and imprecision according to department standard operational procedures
* Able to lead or participate in the production and interpretation of audit data
* Use of a PC and operation of Windows-based software
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Participate in the review and changes to standard operating procedures
* Able to manage team of specialists and others advising them as necessary
* Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information
* Leads or participates in the evaluation of new equipment and techniques according to the needs of the service
* Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
* Knowledge of Cleanroom operational and management
* Knowledge of Decontamination and Sterilisation Techniques and principles
* Good Presentation and training skills
* Ability to deliver training both formal and one to one on the job training. Previous training experience desirable
* Ability to deal with contentious and sensitive issues
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to concentrate on complex processes for extended periods
* Self-motivated and a positive outlook
* Clear thinking and logical approach to problem solving
* Willingness and ability to develop self by learning new technologies and applications in relation to needs of the role
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* Friendly, Approachable, Discrete & Tactful
Desirable criteria
* Appreciation of customer care.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
* DSD Quality Manager (PDF, 344.4KB)
* DSD Quality Manager Personal Specification (PDF, 40.7KB)
* DSD Quality Manager Functional Requirements (PDF, 1.0MB)
* Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
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