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Job summary

Main area
Decontamination
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working 5 shifts over 7 day period, Early shifts and Late shifts)
Job ref
050-EA017-0125
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£23,970 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Sterile Services Technician

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

The Sterile Services Department are looking to recruit Two Full Time  Technician Posts

Flexible hours: To work between the hours of 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday.  There will be a requirement to work 2 or 3 late shifts, i.e. 1pm to 9pm. a week Please only apply if these hours are suitable and you are able to work weekends.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have a ‘can do’ flexible approach and work within all production areas of the department. Additionally you will ideally have experience of working within an area which has Quality Management Systems in place.

As part of a team you will undertake decontamination, processing and preparation of packs, theatre trays, instrumentation and sundry items. This post also includes assisting in stores control, sterilisation of all packs, basic testing of equipment and provision of a collection and delivery service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by providing the best possible efficient and safe service of reprocessing surgical equipment.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good General Education
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • willing to train in NVQ in Decontamination
  • level of knowledge

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Sterile Services
  • Experience in Following Procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Sterile Services
  • Experience in following procedures

aptitude & abilities

Essential criteria
  • Develop skills quickly
  • Communicate at all levels
  • Knowledge of work instructions and qms
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work in high pressure environment
  • Able to show initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ruth Purton
Job title
Sterile Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841286
Additional information

 

 

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