Job summary

Full and Part time positions available

Band 2 : £23,615

The Sterile Services (HSDU) at the Great Western Hospital supports the activity of the operating theatres, endoscopy, clinic areas, community dentistry, podiatry services and external customers.

The individuals who work for us are some of the best available; we now have an opportunity to expand our team. This is not a patient facing role but is very much patient focused and the patient is at the core of everything we do.

The environment is busy and active and you will need to be able to respond to the 'peaks and troughs' of the work to support the service. The instruments are used in operations and so an ability to deal with the sight of blood is necessary.

Main duties of the job

The team are responsible for the decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilization and delivery of surgical instrument packs to both internal and external customers and we need more individuals to cover the growing service demand.

You will need to be able to enjoy detailed work, be prepared and able to learn the names of surgical instruments, work within a department that uses standard operating procedures and a Quality Management System and become part of a committed, strong team. We pride our self on our quality and the service we provide for patients.

Any experience of working in a decontamination, cleaning or sterilization environment will be an advantage but not a necessity as we provide a very extensive training package, a full UK driving licence is required as we also provide transportation for some external customers.

Collection, Decontamination, Packing, Sterilizing and dispatch of Medical Devises throughout the Trust site.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives

There are benefits of working with us which include;

• Onsite training and support
• The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Qualification in Decontamination.
• Pension scheme
• Occupational Health service
• NHS Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.Collecting, receiving, checking and washing of all surgical instruments / medical devices from clinical areas.

2. Delivering and collecting clean and used Endoscopes from local sites using Trust vehicle.

3. The checking and assembly of medical devices across the full range of surgical specialties using Departmental Standard Operating Procedures with speed and accuracy prior to sterilization.

4. Providing and receiving routine information and working co-operatively with your work colleagues in exchanges of information.

5. To carry out all duties in accordance with Departmental Policies.

6. Demonstrate activities to new staff during their training.

7. Responsibility for organising ones own day-to-day work tasks and making judgement on job related facts and situations.

8. Work within the departmental quality management system ensuring accurate record keeping and written process is followed correctly.

9. Visit the wards and departments to requisition and deliver sterile supplies and to cover when necessary the delivery of External customers packs.

10. To store and rotate sterile packs in the Sterile Store to ensure rapid turnover. QD29 Revision 4

11. Putting up of stock for customers outside of The Trust.

12. To be aware of the Health & Safety at Work Act etc. ensuring that as an employee the provisions of the Act are met.

13. It will be required that all employees comply with the Trusts Immunisation Policy which includes immunisation against Hepatitis B.

Please find attached a full job description and personal specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge

Essential

Desirable