NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post are alternating shifts: 0800-1600 and 1000-1800
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
The Decontamination & Sterilisation Unit (DCDU) is responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation of reusable dental medical devices, strictly in accordance with Manufacturer Instructions. We currently have one vacancy for an Assistant Technical Officer.
Key Details:
* Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, which may include shifts or weekends.
* Core hours: 08:00–16:00 and 10:00–18:00 on a rotating basis. Flexibility may be required to cover leave.
Role Responsibilities:
As an Assistant Technical Officer, you will:
* Receive, clean, disinfect, inspect, package, sterilise, and distribute reusable dental medical devices for use in clinics, theatres, and other patient treatment areas.
* Operate effectively within the complex decontamination environment, ensuring compliance with all protocols.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through ongoing training and assessment.
* Undertake all tasks appropriate to the grade of Sterile Technician within the unit.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience in a healthcare environment and basic infection prevention and control knowledge is preferred.
* Good general education with literacy and numeracy skills.
* Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
* Basic IT skills.
Informal contact: Mustapha Marah, Deputy Manager, on 0141 211 9893 or email Mustapha.marah2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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