Overview
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Location: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH. Working pattern: 3pm-11pm (Monday - Thursday), 2.30pm-10.30pm (Friday).
Job Summary
We now have a vacancy for a full-time Decontamination Technician to work with the Hospital's Sterilization and Disinfection Unit (HSDU) at the Royal Oldham Hospital, which is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. The HSDU is responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of invasive reusable medical devices and serves as the sterile services department for the organisation and beyond, ensuring that medical devices are made safe for use between each patient. The service is quality-driven, in line with the department’s ISO 13485 Accreditation.
The successful candidate will undertake decontamination science duties to assist in providing a specialised decontamination and resupply of medical devices service, contributing to the clinical care of the patient. Under supervision, you will support the day-to-day operation of decontamination services, to meet the demands of the department's workload.
Responsibilities
* To undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Production Managers and Supervisors, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
* To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
* Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
* To plan your own workload with limited supervision.
* The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above, a level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent level of knowledge.
Experience & Knowledge
* A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills.
* Experience of applying concentration during repetitive tasks.
Desirable
* Experience in a healthcare setting.
* Knowledge and experience in decontamination or infection prevention.
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure.
* Ability to follow detailed instructions and work to Standard Operating Procedures.
* Attention to detail.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
We are committed to delivering high standards of care and partnering with local authorities and key partners. We offer a benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Details
Job locations: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH
Pay scheme: Agenda for change (Band 3), Salary £24,937 to £26,598 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-NCA-EA063-25-A
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH. Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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