Assistant Technical Officer, GMS Band A

The Sterile Services Departments reprocess reusable surgical devices for internal theatre, wards, and outpatient clinics, we also provide a service to external GP Surgeries and Health Centre's. The department is operational seven days a week and the work we carry out is diverse, interesting and varied. We are a department where there is a lot to learn but we deliver a fascinating essential service with opportunities to develop and progress. We work together as a team to ensure the service provision is delivered on time with a commitment to putting the patients procedures and wellbeing at the centre of what we do.

You will be working Sunday-Thursday 22.00 - 6.00 shift pattern.

We are looking for Assistant Technical officers to join our team, we have 2 x 37.5 hrs in Gloucester and 1 x 15 hours weekend in Cheltenham.

Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Cleaning, inspection, assembling, packing instrument trays according to written and/or verbal work instructions.

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Good Retentive memory

Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team

Manual dexterity and the ability to handle heavy instrumentation

Willingness to learn new skills

No prior experience is required as full induction and training will be given

Good PC skills in order to use departments tracking and traceability system

Work on a rota basis,Bank holidays and out of hours cover

Gloucestershire Manages Services (GMS) is a subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT), employing over 900 staff. As the contractor of choice for GHNHSFT. GMS provides a wide range of Estates and Facilities services across all GHNHSFT properties. GMS values professional development and offers a supportive working environment.