Autoclave Operative

Media Services Porton is responsible for the provision of
onsite made microbiology media for the research community
and the Food, Water and Environmental department. There
is also a central site-wide autoclave sterilisation service
provided from the production area. The area works to
ISO9001:2015 standards and works hand-in-hand with its
colleagues in Media at Colindale. Strict following of standard
operating procedures and attention to detail is required of all
operatives.
The work includes the active involvement with engineering
staff to ensure the validation work of equipment is carried out
to UK Health Security Agency safety standards.
- To run the autoclaves in the area - Main building, VTF and

media production
- To collect appropriate waste from labs across the site
- To check that items are correct and in good condition
- To ensure delivery/collection of customer discard or yellow

bins
- To ensure all production assistants and self are wearingsuitable protective personal equipment in accordancewith departmental and UK Health Security Agency Protective Personal Equipment policy
- Work with engineers on the servicing and validation of the autoclaves
- To train production and other staff in the safe operation and use of autoclaves as required.
- Support trainees as required in all their activities andensure they are adequately trained in all operational processes requirements
- Take responsibility for checklists of routine daily tasks such as area and equipment cleaning and servicing.
- Contribute to the care, maintenance and security of the premises and equipment by taking responsibility for the set-up and smooth running of all equipment in section and assist in problem solving issues for both equipment and procedures.
- Make minor adjustments/repairs and provide localmaintenance to equipment as required
- To sign and file service reports and collection documents
- To work with the Head of Media to ensure risk assessments and SOPs are up to date

The UK Health Security Agency exists to protect and improve
the nation’s health and wellbeing and reduce health
inequalities. We do this through world-leading science,
knowledge and intelligence, advocacy, partnerships and the
delivery of specialist public health services. We are an
executive agency of the Department of Health and Social
Care, and a distinct delivery organisation with operational
autonomy. We provide government, local government, the
NHS, Parliament, industry and the public with evidence
- based professional, scientific and delivery expertise and
support. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice,
where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to
groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our
staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an
inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions
to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.
We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by
removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of
opportunity for all.

**STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT**:
Your Statement of Suitability (max 1000 words) should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview by video (MS Teams).

**The Behaviours that will be used are**:

- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace

**The Technicals that will be used are**:

- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security.
- Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level.
- An awareness of health and safety issues.

**Expected Timeline**:
**Interviews**: TBC