Job summary

To carry out assigned tasks involving the cleaning, disinfection, packing and sterilizing of items for use in the treatment of patients by Theatres, Wards and Departments.

Annex 21: To undertake up to a 24 month training programme under Annex 21 to complete a formal Competency Development/Training Plan, and be signed off as competent by completing the plan and associated e-learning and gaining appropriate work experience.

This will enable the post holder to then undertake all duties and responsibilities as identified within this CSSD Technician job description. During the training period, the post holder will be paid at 70% of the top pay step of Band 3 (for Months 1 - 12), and 75% of the top pay step of Band 3 (for Months 13-24) in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

Upon successful attainment of the qualification and work experience, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom pay step of Band 3 as they will meet the full outline of this role, and therefore be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description.

Main duties of the job

Collection of used trays and instruments from Theatres, Obstetrics equipment, Dental instruments, Wards etc.

Disassembly, checking and cleaning of used trays and instruments.

Inspection, assembly and packaging of trays and instruments, including large quantities of intricate and complex items under magnification.

Sterilizing of Theatre/ward/department trays and instruments.

Operating machinery associated with cleaning, packaging and sterilizing.

Distributing Theatre trays and instruments, Obstetric delivery trays, dental equipment, A&E instruments, etc. to relevant Wards and Departments.

Entering data relating to items received, processed and returned to the user, into the computer tracking system.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Standard of Education Basic Computer Literacy Works well under pressure

Desirable

Previous experience in sterile services Familiar with ISO 9001:2010 Previous experience in ISO13485

Experience

Essential

Able to communicate well Able to work to a consistent high standard

Desirable

Good Telephone Manner Working in a health care environment

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