Overview
Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required.
Shifts and working pattern
* Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS TO 22.00 HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week and either a Saturday or Sunday. Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis.
* Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs - 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrs
* On call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential.
Pay
Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Role scope
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.
Requirements
* Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc.
* You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions.
* There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given.
* No experience is necessary as we will train you.
Person specification
The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
About UHNM
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we\'re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
Culture and inclusion
UHNM create and encourage 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 foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
Commitment to care
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
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