Job summary
Employer heading
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
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
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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