SSD Assistant

Sterile Services Assistant | Cambridge | Full Time, Permeant | 37.5 | Excellent Benefits

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team on a full time permeant basis.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
• Monitor repairs of instruments
• Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
• Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
• Complete tracking systems accurately.

Who we're looking for:

• Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable)
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work alone and in teams
• Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
• Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable)
• Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable)
• Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable)
• Training can be given for the right candidate

Contract : Permanent full time 37.5

Hours : Shifts could be Monday to Friday anytime between 7am and 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
  Free Parking

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.