Overview
A position has arisen for a Distribution and Autoclave Attendant within the Sterile Services Department based within the Dental Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. This role involves working under direction as part of a team who delivers and collects surgical instrumentation from various wards and theatres within the hospital environment and in the community setting in line with set procedures and timings. The main duty is to distribute sterilised equipment across hospital sites and may involve a rota of off-site driving duties for pre-scheduled collections and deliveries across Newcastle. After 8pm and on weekends, the dispatch attendant can be asked to carry out unscheduled collections from Freeman Hospital on an as-needed basis, as directed by a supervisor.
Responsibilities
* Distribute sterilised equipment across hospital sites and support off-site driving duties for pre-scheduled collections and deliveries.
* Deliver and collect surgical instrumentation from wards and theatres, in-line with set procedures and timings.
* Stock control, general housekeeping, record keeping and working as part of the Sterile Services team in the reprocessing of endoscopes and reusable instruments.
* Assist with reprocessing activities as required; training will be provided in all aspects of the role.
* Must be able to drive; driving licence is essential.
Requirements/Qualifications
* Permanent post; shift pattern rotates over a 4 day on, 7-day basis and will cover weekends, Bank Holidays and night shift working.
* Good communication skills, basic IT knowledge, health and safety knowledge, customer care experience and an enthusiastic willingness to learn.
* Flexibility to accommodate working arrangements; the organisation supports flexible working where possible.
Organisation and Site Information
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare across sites and supporting pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
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