Bank Sterile Service Weekend Technician - Kettering hub

ZipRecruiter; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sterile Services Technician for weekend shifts at their new Decontamination Hub in Kettering. This bank position requires flexibility and offers competitive hourly rates, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements

Free DBS

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Free parking

Subsidized staff restaurant

Free uniform

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Decontamination Technician in a healthcare setting.
• Completed a recognized decontamination course.

Responsibilities

• Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices.
• Participating in quality control processes and ensuring accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Services Technician - Weekends

We are now inviting applications for the post of Bank Sterile Services Technician. This is a bank position, working on an ad-hoc basis, based at Ramsay Sterile Services East Midlands in Kettering, Northamptonshire. During April 2023, we opened a new Decontamination Hub in Kettering. We are currently looking for experienced TSSU Drivers to join our busy team and be part of this exciting development.

The new purpose-built, state-of-the-art unit provides an efficient decontamination service to 9 Ramsay Hospital sites and operates 24/7, 7 days a week. We seek a committed individual to join our Bank and work shifts over the weekend, including day or night shifts. This role offers flexible working hours, dependent on hub needs. Please note, on a Bank contract, shift patterns are not fixed, making it ideal for current Bank workers or those seeking additional hours.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and have at least 2 years of experience in decontamination of re-usable medical devices or have completed a recognized decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate). We encourage candidates looking to develop their careers with us to apply and meet the team informally.

Requirements include:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Decontamination Technician in a healthcare setting
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills (MS Office)
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Customer service skills
• Willingness to work occasional night shifts upon achieving competence

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) to high standards, in line with Ramsay policies and procedures
• Participating in quality control processes and ensuring accurate documentation

What is a Bank Contract? A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK offers flexible employment, allowing you to work on an ad-hoc basis without fixed hours. It is ideal for those seeking flexibility or additional income, helping maintain service levels during peak times or staff shortages.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidized staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About Ramsay Health Care UK: A global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience, operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff treating 8 million patients annually. We are known for strong NHS partnerships and a positive workplace culture.

We value a positive attitude and a 'can do' approach. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We encourage questions prior to application and reserve the right to close advertisements early to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are dedicated to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and uphold our commitment to equality of opportunity for all.

This role requires background and DBS checks.