Job summary

Main area

Support Services

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract

Permanent: 4 x Sterile Services Technician working pattern Tuesday to Friday 30hrs, 7am – 3pm 2 x Sterile Services Technician working pattern Tuesday to Friday 30hrs, 3pm –11pm

Hours

Part time
Job share
Flexible working

30 hours per week (4 x Sterile Services Technician working pattern Tuesday to Friday 30hrs, 7am – 3pm 2 x Sterile Services Technician working pattern Tuesday to Friday 30hrs, 3pm –11pm)

Job ref

302-24-6467773E

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Sterile Services Decontamination Unit Unit 10
Town: Lostock
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/08/2024 23:59

Sterile Services Technician

NHS AfC: Band 3

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake an intensive 6-9 month supported training programme within the Sterile Services Decontamination unit and achieve an appropriate level of competency and understanding of decontamination sciences.
To be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, dexterity and accuracy in decontaminating high value and complex reusable medical devices which includes dismantling, oiling and reassembling; cleanliness checking, functionality of equipment; packing and sterilisation before distribution to customers in accordance with Quality Management systems, health and safety and relevant legislation.
Undertake on-going development training as required, including annual ‘Test Your Knowledge’ assessment to maintain technical knowledge and skills in-line with reusable medical device and legislative changes. Achieve the required standard of competency in the annual test your knowledge in line with Quality, health and safety and relevant legislation.
To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks using the Getinge IMS Track & Trace System.
During the disassembly process identify any defects with the instrument set, problem solve and escalate where appropriate to the relevant manager. Receiving equipment for processing. Certify to this effect on check sheets and to the appropriate Policy.
To identify and follow procedure for instruments in need of repair, including completion of relevant paperwork.
Working autonomously reassemble a broad range of reusable medical devices with complex specialist demands, function checking where appropriate including lubrication and testing of power tools. Certify and sign off successful quality assurance.
Work independently within standard operating procedures, health and safety, infection prevention and control and other relevant legislation to minimise any risks of exposure to high risk contaminated reusable medical devices.
The operation of washer disinfectors/sterilisers plus the maintenance of production/test records for the washer disinfectors/sterilisers and other equipment records necessary for the processing of surgical instruments and equipment.
Compile processed equipment into delivery schedules and record issues to all wards and theatres.
Maintain the required cleanliness of workstations, sinks, trolleys and other equipment.
To report any difficulties and infringements with machinery as they arise and escalate to Team Leader.
To report any accidents to the Team Leader or Operational Management.
To assist and support with the training of new starters and implementation of procedures when required.
Ability to plan own workloads to meet the demands of customers and key performance indicators whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by non-conformance reports.
To operate complex decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
Replenish raw materials to all areas and inform the managers of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE standard or NVQ level 2.

Desirable criteria

National Decontamination Certificate.
Commitment to work towards NVQ Level 3 in health care.

Experience

Essential criteria

Working in a team and the ability to communicate with each other effectively.
Ability to follow instructions accurately, both verbally and written and referring to the senior decontamination staff when necessary.
Flexible and accepting of change at short notice and with an open mind
Experience of carrying out task related problem solving and escalating where appropriate
Supporting new members of a team.
Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

NHS experience or experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge and experience in decontamination or infection prevention.
Experience of working in process environments which conform to relevant and specific processes and procedures e.g. food or pharmaceutical

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work independently and as part of a team across four sterile service process areas.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and have strong attention to detail.
Ability to plan own workload to achieve departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) / deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and the ability to retain information.
Ability to represent the department in a professional manner.
Punctual.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of a working to standard operating procedures, health and safety, quality management and assurance systems
A basic understanding of the impacts and consequences that may arise due to equipment of device failure
Understand the impacts of providing a high standard of service.

Desirable criteria

Understanding of infection prevention and control

Additional

Essential criteria

This role involves exposure to blood and body fluids and high risk contaminated reusable medical devices.
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

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