Medical Device Decontamination Technician

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Night Shift Decontamination Technician Supervisor to oversee sterilisation processes for reusable medical devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with ISO standards. Join this dynamic team at Ramsay Sterile Services Midlands, where the commitment to quality care leads to exceptional patient outcomes.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension plan with matching contributions

Private Medical Cover option available

Life Assurance (Death in Service)

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in decontaminating reusable medical devices.
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate the team.
• Familiarity with ISO standard quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily sterilisation/decontamination tasks as required.
• Organise the work load and allocate team duties.
• Participate in quality control processes ensuring documentation accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organisational Ability

Education

Recognised decontamination qualification

Institute of Decontamination Sciences Technical Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Night Shift Decontamination Technician SupervisorRamsay Sterile Services Midlands, Kettering.Full Time 37.5 Hours

We are now inviting applications for the post of Night Shift, 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 Midlands, Kettering.

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. 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
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of 2 x satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS.

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.