Sterile Service Technician

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry

Sterile Service Technician

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 15 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8fecaebd002e44688ca29f622520ced4

Full Job Description

We decontaminate, reprocess and return all reusable surgical equipment from UHCW NHS Trust and various other facilities - over 200 000 items a year, from single instruments up to surgical sets containing 100+ instruments., + Collect used equipment from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.
+ Sort used equipment by decontamination category as specified by departmental procedures.
+ Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment preparation checks in accordance with Trust and national standards.
+ Undertake daily user tests as required on washer-disinfectors, approve for use.
+ Undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer-disinfectors or manually where required using personal protective equipment provided.
+ Be able to recognise all surgical instruments and identify trays used within the trust once full competence training is completed.
+ Identify instruments requiring dismantling prior to decontamination and dismantle when necessary.
+ Examination of cleaned devices to validate cleaning processes.
+ Assemble instruments, checking for safety and correct function in accordance with departmental procedures, specifications and best practice.
+ Ensure cleanliness of persons prior to entering clean room, abide by clean room dress procedures and dress codes in the rest of the department and hospital.
+ Package instruments as specified in the clean room.
+ Assemble soft packs for wards and theatres.
+ Maintain correct work patterns in dirty and clean zones of the sterile supply unit, conforming to clean room requirements as per operational directives.
+ Use of autoclaves to sterilize devices ensuring cycle runs meet prescribed parameters and undertaking daily user tests as required following training.
+ Receipt of equipment requisitions from service users, preparation, dispatch and transportation to the destination department ensuring correct delivery of requested items.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Previous experience of working within a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team.
The ideal candidates will:
+ Be diligent in their work
+ Have an excellent eye for detail
+ Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions
+ Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
+ Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained

We have 3 x WTE vacancies for Sterile Service Technicians at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the Sterile Services Department.
If you are flexible, hard working and have a keen eye for detail, come and join the team that keeps the surgical services throughout the Trust going, saving lives 365 days a year.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP., University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

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