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Decontamination Services Apprentice Technician

4 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

*Please note previous applicants need not apply*

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Decontamination Services Department for an Apprentice Technician at Pinderfields Hospital.

To be eligible for a funded apprenticeship, you must be over the age of 16, a resident in the UK for the last 3 years and you must not hold a level 3 qualification (or above) or an NVQ Level 2 qualification in the same pathway or subject, , BTEC or GCSE.

The duration of this apprenticeship programme will be 12 to 18 months and you will achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This qualification will be administered through satisfactory attendance with the registered provider and satisfactory completion.

This is a full time position, hours per week, working on a 4 week rolling rota with varied shifts patterns between to This includes rostered weekends.

** Please note that the pay scale will be as follows. Pay is determined as a percentage of the pay for qualified staff. You will be remunerated in accordance with Annex 21 Agenda for Change.**

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral part of the department team in the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, re-assembly, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments (medical devices). Recording all tasks on the departments computerised tracking and tracing system.

To work at all times in accordance with the department Standard Operating Procedures and the Quality Management System BS EN ISO 13485 MDD 93/42 EEC (MHRA) Annex Sterility Aspects only.

To assist Decontamination Services Technicians and Supervisors in providing a specialized decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of patients.

The Decontamination Services Department adopts the principle of working together, thereby covering all aspects of the duties required to meet our service needs.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.

Under supervision, meet the demands of the departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in process checks and non-conformance reports.

To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.

To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.

Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.

Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.

The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Mathematics grade A*-C / 4 to 9, or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Committed to completing Level 2 apprenticeship in Decontamination. Ability to work within strict procedural guidelines.

Desirable

Experience of working in a quality controlled environment. Previous Decontamination Services Experience.

Knowledge and Awareness

Desirable

Previous handling of surgical instruments.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent hand/eye co-ordination skills. Willingness and ability to learn new skills. Satisfy Occupational Health Screening. Fit to undertake the duties of the post.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good retentive memory. Attention to details and accuracy. Ability to work in a methodical and systematic manner. Ability to work flexibly and able to prioritise work effectively. Good communication and listening skills. Able to use IT equipment and systems.