SSD Assistant Technical Officer

jobs24.co.uk; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Decontamination Technical Officer at a leading healthcare provider. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards in the Sterile Services Department. This role involves operating essential decontamination equipment, managing stock control, and ensuring the safe handling of medical devices. With a focus on teamwork and adaptability, you will receive comprehensive training and support. If you have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills, this position is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and customer service attributes are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate decontamination equipment and handle bodily fluids safely.
• Manage stock control and lift heavy theatre trays as required.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Memory Retention

Tools

Decontamination Equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Decontamination Technical Officer to join our team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and adaptable individual to support our busy decontamination unit. The post holder will be required to work as a team member of the Sterile Services Department carrying out duties related to decontaminating surgical instruments.

We have 1x 37.5 hours per week available, working 2 shift patterns between the hours of 07:00-21:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 -16:00 Saturday, 08:00-12:00 Sunday (approximately 1 in 4 weekends).

During the training period, there will be a dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will be required to have a flexible approach.

Duties of this role will include:

1. Operating decontamination equipment
2. Pushing and pulling trolleys
3. Stock control
4. Lifting heavy theatre trays
5. Reprocessing re-usable medical devices

The post will involve handling of bodily fluids and requires the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good attention to detail, excellent customer service attributes, good numeracy and literacy skills, and good retentive memory.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.