Job summary
- Main area
- Sterile Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC27302A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- H.S.D.U. (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
HSDU Decontamination Team Leader
Band 3
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job overview
Decontamination Team Leader
Department: H.S.D.U
Band 3, Full-time £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, early shift 8am-4pm, late shift 11am-7pm, (this also include 1 Saturday in 4 and full participation in the weekend on-call rota), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The team leader role encompasses direct supervision of technicians combined with full participation in the operational aspects of the department. The Decontamination Unit provides a comprehensive decontamination service to theatres, wards and departments within the hospital complex. The unit processes reusable surgical equipment and medical devices.
As a clinical support service, the department operates from 8am – 7pm (Mon to Fri) and 8am – 4pm (Sat). An on-call system is in operation from 4pm Saturday until 8am Monday. This on call system forms part of the team leader role. The on call covers trauma & emergency service for theatres and departments out of hours. Hours are currently being reviewed and shift times may change.
The current shift patterns are 8am – 4pm (early) and 11am – 7pm (late) on a rotational basis but the person appointed would need to flexible and change shifts at short notice to manage the needs of the service.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 22 April 2025
Main duties of the job
- To supervise and participate in daily activities ensuring the effective decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices
- Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met. Working within a controlled environment to ensure that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures.
The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System. The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.
Working for our organisation
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users (NHS Staff Survey 2023)"
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work in all production areas of the department.
- To be responsible for final product release.
- To monitor technicians’ performance.
- To monitor compliance with dress code, maintenance of the clean working environment.
- To decontaminate surgical equipment for use in operating theatres and departments throughout the trust.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current guidance and legislative requirements for decontamination
- 5 GCSE’s
- Basic IT Skills
- Basic IT Skills • Certificate in Decontamination Practices (e-learning Decontamination) or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Decontamination Principles
- Understanding of the ISO 13485 accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in SSD environment
- Previous experience in handling delicate equipment
- Working to set timeframes
- Experience of working within Decontamination guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Previous team leader experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership with a strong focus on timely delivery of service
- Ability to develop staff and motivate team working
- Identify staff training needs
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Maintain a flexible approach
- Interpret SOP’s
- Able to interpret IMS results and train others to do so
- Be able to problem solve
Desirable criteria
- Participate in writing/reviewing SOP’s
- Demonstrate negotiation skills
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to instruct and mentor staff
- Carry out staff PDP’s
Communication
Essential criteria
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong influencing skills
- Ability to instruct and inform in a clear concise manner
- To communicate effectively even when under pressure
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marea Lawford
- Job title
- Head of decontamination
- Email address
- [email protected]
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