Bank - Sterile Services Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

A sterile services technician is a healthcare professional who is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilising medical equipment. You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, Jim, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. This will include ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process, i.e., cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising, and distribution of medical devices. This role will be working on the Bank which is a zero-hour contract. Shifts will be given as and when needed. The role requires applicants to preferably have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations; however, Practice Plus Group will put successful applicants through a course if there is no evidence of immunisation. We are happy to set up an informal visit to the Sterile Service department so you can get a feel for what the role entails and meet the team. Please email to book a time slot with Jim.

What you'll be doing

• Participating in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules, i.e., cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilisation, and distribution.
• Working in accordance with documented departmental policies and procedures, reporting all defects identified in theatre trays and instruments to the Sterile Service Manager.
• Monitoring all procedures and reporting malfunctions of sterilisers/washers-disinfectors to the appropriate senior member of staff and recording the details on the appropriate form.
• Ensuring that all relevant daily validation testing is undertaken and recorded on the appropriate documentation in compliance with local policies and procedures.
• Identifying and checking all returned instruments and equipment as specified on the tray specification sheet.

What you can expect in return

• 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays.
• Being part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Support with career opportunities if desired.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

This role would be a great first post within a healthcare setting for someone with little to no experience, who has excellent communication skills and an interest in the procedures relating to sterile services. All you need is:

• A willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working within a team environment.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• You have your Hepatitis B and TB vaccination or are willing to get them; this is a requirement for the role.

Specialism

Administration and Business Support

Advertising Salary

£12.11 per hour

Vacancy Type

Casual/Bank

Schedule Type

Part Time

Rewards & Benefits

• Flexible working.
• Physical and mental health support.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card, and Costco membership eligibility.
• Award-winning ED&I programme.
• Training & Development: Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System. Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy. Great development and career progression opportunities.

At Practice Plus Group, we currently deliver more than 70 different healthcare services across the UK, with some of these services being rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. Our healthcare services include hospitals and surgical centres, and we are proud to be the UK's leading independent provider of healthcare services in over 40 prisons. We also lead the way in the design and delivery of Integrated Urgent Care.