Decontamination Assistant

Job Description

Ramsay Sterile Services East, Braintree

We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Technician Supervisor Nights. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week and will include working some weekends) and is based at Ramsay Sterile Services East, Braintree.

We are looking for a dynamic people person with excellent organisational skills. You will know your way around the decontamination of re-usable medical devices and you will have had experience of ISO standard quality systems. You will have strong motivational skills and be comfortable working alongside your team in achieving the daily requirements of the unit.

Successful applicants will either already hold a recognised decontamination qualification or will be willing to undertake the Institute of Decontamination Sciences Technical Certificate upon completion of 6 months’ probation. We also want to develop our managers of the future and employees with the required characteristics and skills will be developed to meet the requirements of management roles going forward. If you are ready for the next step on the ladder and want a fresh start, come along for an informal visit and meet the team.

The successful applicant must have:

• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Good computer skills (MS Office package)
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Demonstrated customer service skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete daily sterilisation /decontamination tasks as required in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures
• Organising the work load of the team, allocating duties, problem solving, working alongside the team
• Participate fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times

In return we offer:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Flexible shift patterns available where possible

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)

• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP

• Life Assurance (Death in Service)

• Free Training and Development via the Academy

• Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)

• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal

• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it''s a belief that''s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.