Production Supervisor Sterile Services

Elht; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

ELHT NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster seeks a Band 4 Sterile Services supervisor to lead a team of sterilisation technicians and coordinate a safe, efficient service across operating theatres and wards.

You will document training needs, ensure traceability of instruments using the Trust's systems, and cover weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday). The role is permanent, part-time 24 hours weekly, with pro rata salary in the £28,392–£31,157 range.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths with willingness to undertake further training
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Decontamination training per NHS Guidance

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the delivery of the Trust Sterile Services
• Lead a culture of dynamic solution-based thinking
• Contribute to meeting national targets and service demands
• Supervise shift work and reallocate resources as needed
• Communicate through bulletins and meetings with theatre users
• Ensure department resources are used effectively

Skills

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Staff development

Sterile services experience

Good communication

Decontamination knowledge

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Evidence of CPD

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Main area Sterile Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (Saturday 12 hours, Sunday 12 hours.) Job ref 435-1LSC-UHMBT-121-26

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 08:00

• Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative (OneLsc)

The five provider NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working together as partners, delivering joint priorities to improve health and healthcare.

Together, we aim to drive up quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work to reduce variation and duplication.

We want to ensure patients have equal access to the same high-quality care wherever they live. We also want our colleagues to have the same high-quality experience wherever they work.

One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

To work with and lead a team of sterilisation technicians, co-ordinate and direct staff to ensure an effective, efficient service.

Process and prepare contaminated re-usable surgical instrumentation and equipment for use in hospital operating theatres, wards and
departments for patient procedures.

To document and identify staff training needs.

To have knowledge and understanding of the sterile services tracking and traceability system.

To have the ability to use the Trusts ERoster Software.

Saturday 12 hours, Sunday 12 hours. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

To supervise and monitor the delivery of the Trust Sterile Services, analyse complex information/situations and take remedial action when required to achieve and maintain standards contributing towards the highest standards of patient care to be delivered by the Trust.

Supervising a culture of dynamic solution-based thinking, working and behaving.

Contribute to continually achieve national targets/legislation and to meet the demands of other Trust services e.g., Theatres, endoscopy,
outpatients, dental, etc.

Responsible for supervising work within the shift, adjusting this at short notice to meet demands of other departments e.g., ensuring that
emergency theatre operations receive a fast-tracked service taking priority over daily planned activities.

Effectively Communicate to team through Bulletins, Department News Letters and multidisciplinary meetings, delivering Trust and divisional team Briefs and engaging theatre users in professional, organisational issues.

Ensure that resources within the department are used to maximum effect.

Working for our organisation

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person
Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good educational level GCSE’s English, maths Willingness to undertake further training Evidence of continued professional development
• Decontamination for SSD Supervisors/Manager course (to NHS Guidance)

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of leading multidisciplinary teams
• Staff development and mentorship experience
• Sterile Services hospital experience
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Knowledge of decontamination processes

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

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Name Gary Barker

Job title Quality & Operational Manager Sterile Services

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 01524 551346

Additional information

Gary Barker

Quality & Operational Manager Sterile Services

07813364216

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