Sterile Services Assistant

7 months ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

**Job Title**: Sterile Services Assistant

**Location**:Ipswich Hospital - IP4 5PD

**Trust**: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

**Department**: Sterile Services

**Band/Pay rate**:Band 2 - £11.45

**Hours**:Monday - Friday 13:00 - 21:00 and nights 17:00 - 06:00

**Contract**: Ongoing

**The Role**:
We have an ongoing placement opportunity available for a **Sterile Services Assistant** at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

**This is a full-time role, based at Ipswich Hospital**

**Your duties will include**:

- Perform a thorough damp dust of work areas prior to commencement of work
- Accepting used surgical instruments into the department ready to be reprocessed.
- Correctly loading the washer-disinfector and autoclave to ensure effective decontamination of the entire load.
- Ensuring a full inspection of the load is carried out prior to packaging the instruments for sterilization.
- Packaging instruments, when applicable, in accordance with Hospital policy.
- Recording and reporting any failed runs to the Theatre Manager.
- Reporting any problems/anticipated problems to the Theatre Manager as soon as possible.
- Inspecting all sterile packages for integrity once the load has cooled sufficiently and returning any compromised packages to be re-packaged and re-autoclaved.
- Returning decontaminated goods back to respective departments as soon as possible
- Ensuring all items passed through a decontamination process have a traceability label attached/available
- Ensuring all relevant paperwork within the department is completed.
- Undertaking daily checks of all machinery and keeping records of the checks.
- Ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained within the department.
- Accepting and processing equipment from outside agencies

**Skills required**:

- A basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy.
- Evidence of previous sterile services experience
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, and basic computer literacy.
- Attention to detail and an overarching desire to deliver a high-quality service.
- To be able to handle manual handling duties up to 13kg.

**The Trust**:
**Our mission is**: to continue to meet the principles of the NHS identified in 1948, that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay.

**Our vision is**:to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare and build a better future for east Suffolk and north Essex.

**Our aims are** to see patients at the right time, attract and retain the best staff, and provide the latest services locally.

**Our philosophy is that time matters **- we will remove or improve the things we do that cause unnecessary stress or frustration for our patients, their families and carers and our staff.

**Who are NHS Professionals?**

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.

Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over **£70 million** each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
- **Competitive Pay Rates**:

- work this week, get paid next week
- **First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England**
- **Dedicated consultants**
- **Flexible working options**
- **Free DBS and free training**
- **Build holiday allowance**
- **Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days**
- **Stakeholder pension scheme**

**Disclaimer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £11.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 74647



  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    The NHS Professionals is seeking a skilled and dedicated Sterile Services Technician to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. As a Sterile Services Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of medical devices, ensuring they are safe for use in surgery and patient care.About the RoleThis role is part of our Sterile...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    The NHS Professionals is seeking a highly skilled Sterile Services Technician to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires the safe handling of medical devices, preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments, and quality assurance processes.About the RoleThis role is part of our Sterile Services...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    We are seeking a Sterile Services Technician to join our team at Ipswich Hospital, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. As a key member of our Sterile Services department, you will be responsible for the preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring they are safe...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    Seeking a skilled Medical Device Specialist to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. As a key member of our Sterile Services department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care through the efficient decontamination and sterilization of medical devices.We are looking for an individual with excellent organizational skills...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom TSA Limited Full time

    Job Summary: **Responsibilities**: - Perform aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment in the laboratory. - Utilise anatomy and physiology knowledge to assist with laboratory tests and procedures. - Handle paediatric samples with care and precision. - Use medical terminology accurately when documenting laboratory results. - Conduct phlebotomy...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    We are recruiting a highly motivated Surgical Instrument Technician to work within our Sterile Services team at Ipswich Hospital. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care through the effective processing and sterilization of surgical instruments.Your responsibilities will include:Developing and...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Strive Supply Chain Services Ltd Full time

    Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter.Please visitstrive .co .ukfor additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.Admin & Customer Services Assistant £25,740 + Benefits Suffolk Our client is a leading FMCG distributor in the UK and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an Admin &...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you have Supervisor or Team leader experience in medical device manufacturing? Are you looking for the next step in your career? If you do, then you might be the person we are looking for! We are looking to recruit two Sterilisation and Decontamination Supervisors at Ipswich Hospital. In this role you will join the departments’ group of team leaders...

  • Financial Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Recruitment Services UK Full time

    Job Title: Financial AssistantAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Assistant to join our team at Recruitment Services UK. As a key member of our accounting function, you will be responsible for processing purchase invoices, reconciling purchase orders on our CRM system, and setting up new suppliers.Key...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Holiday Inn Ipswich Full time

    The role   Our Guest Service Assistants are responsible for ensuring every guest receives a safe, outstanding experience. This role reports directly to the Guest Service Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in Ipswich  Guest Service Assistant duties include:  supporting your hotel in achieving all brand and company metrics...

  • Food Service Assistant

    7 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time

    **About The Role**: Assisting with a range of kitchen and food service activities. Your main aim will be to carry out a range of catering duties, ensuring a high-quality service is provided at all times. You will be working, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 14:45, 36.25 hours per week, on a permanent full-time basis. **You will also**: - Assist with food...

  • Food Service Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom O.C.S. Full time

    About The Role*** Assisting with a range of kitchen and food service activities. Your main aim will be to carry out a range of catering duties, ensuring a high-quality service is provided at all times. - You will be working Saturdays and Sundays, 07:00 to 14:45 on a part-time basis,15 hours per week.**You will also**: - Assist with food preparation -...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Consensus Full time

    A Career with Meaning at Consensus means joining a team that genuinely cares about making a positive impact on the lives of others. As a Service Manager Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our service, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they need. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Asda Express Full time

    **Role**:Customer Service Assistant - Nights **Location**:Ipswich, IP1 5FG **Hours**:Part-Time Hours Available **Hourly Rate**: Upto £10.50 **Bonus Scheme**:Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**:Asda Express **We have a Customer Service opportunity available covering Night Shifts from 22.00pm - 06.00am. The rate of pay is £10.50 per hour (50p+ for...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Are you looking for an opportunity as an Assistant Service Manager where you can obtain career progression while making a difference to the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to oversee one of their services in Ipswich, Suffolk. The service specialises in...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom OakGar Recruitment Full time

    Are you looking for an opportunity as an Assistant Service Manager where you can obtain career progression while making a difference to the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to oversee one of their services in Ipswich, Suffolk. The service specialises in...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom EG Group Full time

    Role: Customer Service AssistantLocation: Ipswich, IP2 8NW Hours: Part-Time / Full-Time Hours Available / Permanent Hourly Rate: £11.75 above 21 | £10.00 aged 18-20 Aged 18+ Bonus Scheme: Quarterly Bonus Incentive! Company: EG Group NEW STORE OPENING! As one of the world's leading independent convenience retailers, our vision is to provide the best level...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Asda Express Full time

    **Role**:Customer Service Assistant **Location**:Ipswich, IP1 5FG **Hours**:Part-Time Hours Available / Permanent **Hourly Rate**:Up to£10.50 **Bonus Scheme**:Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**: Asda Express We are looking for friendly and dedicated Sales Assistant who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming Retail Forecourt...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Asda Express Full time

    **Role**:Customer Service Assistant **Location**:Sproughton, IP1 5FG **Hours**:Part-Time Hours Available / Permanent **Hourly Rate**:Upto£10.50 **Bonus Scheme**:Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**: Asda Express We are looking for friendly and dedicated Sales Assistant who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming Retail...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.  We are seeking an Assistant Service Manager to join our team at Alan Road which is based in Ipswich town. Located within...