Overview
We require a self-motivated individual with a flexible approach to the needs of the service to join our busy Sterile Services Unit in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be based at Glangwili General Hospital.
The post holder will be required to work as team members of the Sterile Service team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.
During the training period, there will be dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant at all times. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holders will be required to have flexible approach to covering on call duties which includes Bank Holidays and Weekends.
A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in fast paced customer focused, and quality assured environment would be an advantage.
Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* To provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilization and delivery of ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Hywel Dda Health Board.
* Accreditation to EC Directive 93/42 EEC must be maintained at all times by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and departmental procedures are followed.
* Detailed descriptions and further information relating to duties and job requirements are defined within departmental work instructions, technical files and instrument tray contents lists, which the post holder should ensure they have reviewed and understand.
Qualifications and Experience
Language: The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 30/09/2025.
* Essential Experience
o Professional experience of working in and applying a quality management system within a decontamination service
o Ability to work on own initiative
o Experience of dealing with customers
o To be able to give advice, instruction, monitor staff and initiate first line corrective action
* Desirable Experience
o Experience in supervising/managing staff
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent
* Basic computer literacy
* NVQ Level 3 in decontamination or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Internal auditor's qualification to ISO 13485 standards
* Attainment of E-learning programme in decontamination practices principles
* "Institute of Decontamination Sciences" Technical Certificate Course
* ECDL qualification
* Ability to deliver practical work based training and assessment
Language Skills
* Welsh speaker (Level 1) – Desirable
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.
* 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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