Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team via the temporary staffing bank. Spire Clare Park is an elective hospital situated in Farnham that has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We offer a range of surgical specialties, which includes orthopaedics, general surgery, cosmetics, urology, dermatology and ENT.
Main duties of the job
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilising, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment. To assist the multi‑disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use. Undertake routine tasks related to individuals health and well‑being. Produce and communicate information and knowledge. Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others health and safety and security.
About us
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Job responsibilities
Bank SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital – Farnham | Staffing Bank | Ad‑hoc shifts
* Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilising, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
* To assist the multi‑disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
* Undertake routine tasks related to individuals health and well‑being.
* Produce and communicate information and knowledge.
* Contribute to own personal development.
* Assist in maintaining own and others health and safety and security.
Who we’re looking for
* Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
* Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
* Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
* Self‑motivated
* Working alone and in teams
* Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
* English language to IELTS 7.0
* Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
* Knowledge of SSD machinery
* Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
* Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
* Knowledge of ISO standards
* Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Bank benefits
* Bank colleagues are paid weekly
* We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
* Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
* Access to Spire Healthcare pension
* Access to Blue Light Card discounts
* Smartspending discounts via ‘Spire for You’
* Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You’
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Full induction, including mandatory training updates
* Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
* Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Our values
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Closing date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Qualifications
* Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
* Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
* Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
* Self‑motivated
* Working alone and in teams
* Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
* English language to IELTS 7.0
* Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
* Knowledge of SSD machinery
* Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
* Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
* Knowledge of ISO standards
* Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Experience
* Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
* Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
* Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
* Self‑motivated
* Working alone and in teams
* Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
* English language to IELTS 7.0
* Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
* Knowledge of SSD machinery
* Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
* Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
* Knowledge of ISO standards
* Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
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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