Job overview
Harrogate Integrated Facilities are inviting applications to fill a Senior Sterile Services Technician post in our reputable Sterile Services Department.
We have recently expanded and have opportunities to recruit friendly and highly motivated individuals to our well established technical team of around 40 staff. You will be committed to teamwork and delivering a first class customer service.
The department specialises in processing surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes through the decontamination lifecycle, ready for patient use. It has a throughput of approximately 180,000 surgical instruments and 1500 flexible endoscopes each month.
Following a successful probation period the candidate will be offered an Apprenticeship Standard 099 in Healthcare Science Assistant L2.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Sterile Services team, reprocessing medical devices for clinical use, in accordance with the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 and work within the requirements of the internal quality management systems and the current issue of the departmental SOP's/POP's
To train new staff in all areas of the department
Senior Technicians need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance supporting the contents of all quality procedures and the quality manual at all times.
Working for our organisation
Working for HIF
All our colleagues play an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible healthcare service for our community. In return, we offer the following exciting benefits and opportunities:
Support and wellbeing – Viv-up, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life’s ups and downs – physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counselling
Lifestyle/savings – Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
Training and Development – apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media Champion to support our communication
Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our HIF Hero and Trust-wide KITE team and colleague recognition awards
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
* Good general education
Desirable criteria
* Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* Be able to demonstrate a good level of competency in all areas of the department
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of training staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of working within ISO standards
* Working with quality systems/record keeping