SSD / CDU Production Supervisor

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Supervisor for their Dental Central Decontamination Unit in Glasgow. The role involves supervising operations, ensuring compliance and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should possess SHTM 01-01 qualifications and strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position requires alternating shifts and weekend availability as needed. If you have a passion for safety and teamwork, this opportunity encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have or be working towards SHTM 01-01 Washer Disinfectors and Sterilisers.
• Strong communication skills and proven organisational ability are essential.
• Enthusiasm, leadership, and competence across all areas of the Central Decontamination Unit are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and operational support in the unit.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and protocols.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient and safe processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Leadership

Motivation of others

Education

SHTM 01-01 Washer Disinfectors and Sterilisers

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Location: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School – Dental Central Decontamination Unit

Contract: Full time - Permanent – 37 hours per week

The shift pattern for this post are alternating shifts: 0800-1600 and 1000-1800

Join Our Team at the Dental Central Decontamination Unit

The Dental Central Decontamination Unit plays a vital role in ensuring patient and staff safety by delivering a high-quality, fully compliant service for the cleaning, packaging, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our motivated and forward-thinking team as a Supervisor. In this key role, you will provide day-to-day supervision and operational support, ensuring that all processes are carried out efficiently, safely, and in line with agreed parameters. You will also contribute to maintaining and continually improving our Quality Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 13485:2016.

The position follows a Monday to Friday rota with alternating shifts of 08:00–16:00 and 10:00–18:00. There is a high expectation of weekend availability where necessary to ensure continuity of the NHS out-of-hours service

Requirements

• Candidates must have, or be working towards, SHTM 01-01 Washer Disinfectors and Sterilisers.
• Strong communication skills and proven organisational ability are essential.
• Enthusiasm, leadership, and the ability to motivate others are key, along with competence across all areas of the Central Decontamination Unit.

If you are passionate about quality, safety, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries or further information, please contact Mustapha Marah, Deputy Manager on 0141 211 9893

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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