Surgical Instrument Specialist

2 months ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Decontamination Specialist to join our team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As a key member of our Decontamination and Sterilisation unit, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • To undertake Decontamination Science duties and assist the Decontamination Technician Section Lead in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
  • Responsible for the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and distribution of Sterile Goods and Surgical Instruments, in one of the main sections of the Decontamination and Sterilisation unit.
  • Working with soiled items returned from Theatres for Decontamination and Sterilisation or under Clean Room conditions working to Quality First instructions.
  • To be flexible in working in different sections of the Decontamination and Sterilisation unit.
  • To work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a Production Environment.
  • Able to deal with Complex assembly.
  • Basic IT skills.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience and proven knowledge required of Surgical Instruments and Endoscopes and of the necessary Decontamination procedures.
  • Demonstrable experience in a demand and supply, customer based environment.
  • Proven knowledge of large clinical setting procurement.

Working with Us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.


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