Theatre Decontamination Support

Band 3

Do you want to work at a nationally and internationally renowned centre of excellence treating a varied caseload of orthopaedic conditions?

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic band 3 Theatre Decontamination Support to join our friendly and supportive team at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham.

To assist with the provision of sterile instruments to the operating theatres and be a link between the local Decontamination service and theatres.

To act as a link between Theatres and the local Decontamination service utilising excellent communication skills. To ensure efficient provision of sterile instruments required by theatres and to be responsible for monitoring of requirements for new instrumentation required by theatres.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and a regular review will take place with the post holder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.
- To act as a link between Theatres and the local Decontamination service utilising excellent communication skills.
- Ensure efficient provision of sterile instruments required by theatres.
- Be responsible for monitoring of requirements for new instrumentation required by theatres.
- Be responsible for the organisation of instrument repairs via a third -party provider ensuring all documentation is correctly completed and retained.
- Communicate with theatre staff and consultants on any issues with the decontamination of the sterile instruments.
- Liaise with Decontamination provider on any issues which may impact theatres and patient care.
- Ensure all instruments are checked and correct prior to being sent to the Decontamination provider.
- Complete audits set by supervisor and Theatre Sterile Services Manager.
- Assist the supervisor with any requests for loan equipment ensuring the correct documentation is completed in a timely manner ready for use. Assist with checking the loan equipment is complete on return from decontamination prior to going back to the loan company ensuring correct documentation is completed for traceability.
- Ensure all dirty trollies are ready for collection at the designated time and the clean instrument trolleys are emptied and checked for any trays with holes or wet trays in a timely manner.
- Ensure all non-conformances are checked and any further investigations are made and reported accordingly.
- Ensure the sterile instrument areas are kept clean and tidy and free of clutter.
- Be a point of contact for theatres and the decontamination provider at all times who will liaise with supervisor / Manager.
- Assist the theatre teams with their instrument requirements for the day’s lists.
- Responsible for the repatriation and documentation for the replacement of any missing instrumentation.
- Correct Completion of all documentation for adding new instruments to the system ensuring all procedures are followed.
- Responsible for any tray requirements for the priority lists for the next day.
- Be able to assist theatres with fast tracking of trays required due to unavailability.

Full job description and person specification available as supporting document.