An exciting opportunity has arisen for Junior Decontamination Technicians within the Hospital Sterilisation Disinfection Unit at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran and Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.
The Junior Decontamination Technicians are integral to delivering both elective and emergency procedures.
The posts we have available are:
Post 1 - Tuesday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 based at Grange University Hospital
Post 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 14:00 - 22:00 based at Royal Gwent Hospital
Main duties of the job
The primary function of the role is the reprocessing of reusable medical devices and endoscopes in in accordance with the departments Quality Management System and accreditation to ISO 13485:2016.
We are therefore looking to recruit dynamic and motivated people who are able to work within a team and are eager to learn new skills and build on existing transferable skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knoweldge
* Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training
* Good communication in spoken and written English
* Qualification in Maths/Science
* Qualification in English or equivalent
Experience
* Healthcare/Industry experience
Aptitude and abilities
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
* Basic IT skills
* Able to retain information
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to speak welsh
Values
* To be able to remain calm
* Good time keeping
Other
* Ability to travel within geographical area when required
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
* Requires good dexterity skills
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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