Sterile Service Technician

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Coventry seeks a Sterile Service Technician for a full-time position. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team responsible for decontaminating and reprocessing medical devices, ensuring surgical services are maintained throughout the Trust. While prior experience is beneficial, comprehensive training will be offered. Applicants should demonstrate diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sterile services environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Must be flexible and hard-working.
• Training will be provided by experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and reprocess reusable medical devices.
• Work closely in a team environment while also being able to work independently.
• Follow specific work instructions closely once trained.

Skills

Diligence

Attention to detail

Ability to focus

Teamwork

Self-initiative

Following instructions

Job description

A fixed term, full time vacancy for the Sterile Service Technician role is now available at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the Sterile Services Department., Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupationalhealth provider or their UK GP.

If you are flexible, hard working and have a keen eye for detail, come and join the team that keeps the surgical services throughout the Trust going, saving lives 365 days a year., Previous experience of working within a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team.

The ideal candidates will:

• Be diligent in their work
• Have an excellent eye for detail
• Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions
• Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
• Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained

We decontaminate, reprocess and return all reusable surgical equipment from UHCW NHS Trust and various other facilities - over 200 000 items a year, from single instruments up to surgical sets containing 100+ instruments., University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.