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University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for:

Sterile Services Technician

Band 2 rising to band 3 after completion of 12 months training module.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week,

Early shift 7:00am to 3:00pm, Late shift Monday to Friday 1:45pm to 9:45pm

Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.

Contract: Permanent

Location:  Brighton

We are looking for committed individuals to help us deliver an excellent Decontamination service.

You would be involved in the Cleaning, Inspection, Assembly, Packing and Sterilising of medical devices including Endoscopes for the supply to Wards, Departments and Theatres throughout the organisation.

You will be based at Brighton but may be required to travel to the other site occasionally as required.

If you are happy to work in any area on a range of tasks and provide excellent support to our existing experienced staff by putting our patients at the heart of everything you do, we want to hear from you.

If you have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you pride yourself on your organisation and prioritisation skills as well as being able to use IT software, we welcome your application.  Finally, please let us know if you have had NHS experience in Sterile Services or any other area.

Training will be provided internally and progression to band 3 after completing internal training modules and a minimum of 12 months experience.

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Role Summary

The Decontamination and Sterile Services Technician is responsible for providing effective safe and efficient collection, decontamination (washing, disinfection and  sterilization) and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care with complex speciality demands, including devices, of varied design which are of a delicate and valuable nature (e.g. £75,000 each). 

Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Regulations, the SSD maintains a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2016), this is a legal requirement under the  consumer protection act, see appendix A for standards involved.

To ensure the proper functionality and operation of equipment used in medical and surgical specialities both Trust wide and for external customers e.g. Trauma, Cardiac, Neurological, Ophthalmic, General, Vascular, Day Surgery, Urological, Orthopaedic, Maxillo Facial, Plastic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Clinics, Wards, Endoscopy.

To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality of equipment, before distribution to customers in accordance with Legislation and Quality Systems  ISO 13485:2016 and UKMDR:2002 and Health and Safety.

To collect and accept delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies.

To undertake the daily testing and validation of decontamination equipment and maintain the appropriate records, recording and reporting faults to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a 
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. 

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.