Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician

6 days ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. This will involve checking instruments into the department after use, cleaning, disinfecting, packaging, sterilising, and delivering them back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics, and GP surgeries.

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills, as well as basic computer skills. They will also be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions.

About the Role

This is a fully flexible job role, and shift patterns may be changed at short notice. The successful candidate will be required to work permanent weekends with a backfill day off in the week. On-call and bank holiday working on a rota are also essential.

The role offers a competitive pay scale, with an enhancement pay rate for working between 20:00 and 06:00, as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Weekends are also paid at an enhanced rate.

What We Offer

As a Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients, and you will have access to a range of development opportunities to help you grow and develop in your career.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, and we are committed to creating a culture that values and respects all staff. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, and a range of employee benefits.

Requirements
  • Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills, as well as basic computer skills. They will also be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions.

Desirable qualifications include decontamination role experience, knowledge of infection control procedures, and the ability to work in a team and in a production environment.



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