Job overview

The post holder will provide deputy managerial support to the sterile services manager in the development, implementation and co-ordination of procedures and instructions relating to decontamination and processing of medical devices within sterile services department (SSD).

The post holder will be the decontamination deputy for the site, ensuring that all clinical areas are compliant with national and local regulations. The post holder will have responsibility (along with the SSD manager) for the SSD team  and will use effective communication skills to be involved in changing plans and goals according to evaluation and review.

The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with all legislation/guidelines/procedures for existing and future decontamination requirements.

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

Main duties of the job

To have responsibility for the operational management of the team and area of responsibility in the absence of the team leader.  

To assist the SSD manager to ensure appropriate cover for planned and unplanned absence in the department , ensuring there is a correct skill mix to maintain high standards.

To help provide managerial leadership to all staff, ensuring that discipline is maintained and all staff have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential through development and training.

Promote inter-professional working relationships within the SSD environment, and between the SSD department and other areas.  In the absence of the SSD manager - effectively communicate any managerial or 
operational problems to the theatre manager. 

 Communicate complex and sensitive information when dealing with issues of a sensitive or emotional subject specific to BCU staff, external suppliers or auditors.  Comply with national and BCUHB policies and procedures relevant to area of work and be aware of impact on other services.

Help ensure all staff correctly adhere to national and BCUHB policies and 
procedures/guidelines and relevant documentation, 

Be actively involved in management meetings and, in the absence of the team leader facilitate team meetings to communicate information and ensure effective working and service provision.  As delegated by the team leader- lead individual performance reviews for the team.

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.