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- Prif leoliad
- Sterile Services Department - Decontamination Technician
- Gradd
- Band 2/3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 279-6362009-JUL24
- Cyflogwr
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Sterile Services Department - St Richards Hospital
- Tref
- Chichester
- Cyflog
- £22,383 - £24,336 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Decontamination Technician
Band 2/3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
1 X B2/B3 Decontamination Technician
Based at St Richards Hospital (occasional relocation to Worthing Hospital site may be required)
Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm
To take part in 7 day working, Bank holiday & On-call rota's
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
To perform a full range of decontamination duties, including - receiving, washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instrument trays, clinic packs and supplementary items.
Manages Decontamination records in own area of work.
Provide a high quality and timely service to all customers.
To ensure Departmental Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to by all Healthcare Science staff in accordance with Quality Management Systems. Plan your own workload and work with minimal supervision.
The role involves manual handling and exposure to blood and body fluids.
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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The Sterile Services Department is responsible for the provision of an instrument tray to all theatres, departments and wards on the St. Richards, Worthing and Southlands sites and supplementary instruments/packs to specialist users based in the community/district, for use in direct patient care. This service is compliant with ISO 13485 – Quality System, UK Medical Device Directive 2002, Health Service Circular 2000 (032) – Instrument Tracking, and the Health and Social Care Act.
The post holder will participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
The post holder will perform a full range of decontamination duties, including - receiving, washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instrument trays, clinic packs and supplementary items.
This is a manual physical role, the post holder will also use specialist (following training) decontamination machinery to process surgical instrument trays/packs.
The post holder will be handling used surgical instruments, these instruments will be contaminated with bodily fluid and other bodily contaminants
There is a total of over 60 WTE staff, a multidisciplinary group, consisting of the General Manager – Decontamination Services, SSD Operational Manager, Senior Decontamination Supervisor, Decontamination Technician Supervisors, Decontamination Technicians, Administration personnel within the departments. The departments have an overall budget of £2,000,000, and assets in the treatment of patients.
Please see job description & person specs full details
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE Maths/English/Science (0r equivalent)
Meini prawf dymunol
- IDSc Technical Certificate
- E-learning
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous health care worker
- SSD experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail and good team worker
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both orally and written
- Ability to perform a manually physical role
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of theatre instrumentation
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, ambitious and reliable employment record
- Attention to detail and team worker
Meini prawf dymunol
- Interest in sterile service practice
Flexibilty
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Flexibility with working hours to ensure quality of service is maintained at all times
- Ability to support weekend, bank holiday and On-call commitments
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Terry Willis
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Decontamination Supervisor
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01243831429
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