Sterile Services Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Sterile Services Assistant at a prominent hospital. This role involves handling essential medical devices and participating in the complete decontamination cycle. With training provided, no prior experience is necessary. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development, making it a great place to grow professionally. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate care while enjoying NHS benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes. Be part of a diverse workforce that values collaboration and respect.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow decontamination procedures.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Accurately exchange information with colleagues and customers.
• Maintain records of instrumentation through data entry.
• Perform daily maintenance of theatre instruments.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

N/A

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

Job Opportunity: Sterile Services Assistant at Stoke Mandeville Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the newly established Sterile Services Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

As a Sterile Services Assistant, you will handle medical devices essential to surgical teams and patient care. Training will be provided on the complete decontamination and sterilisation cycle, including relevant legislation such as HTM01-01, ISO13485, and other quality standards.

Note: Previous experience in Sterile Services is not required.

Hours: 37.5 per week, with a rolling day shift pattern or fixed night shifts to be discussed at interview. There is also a requirement to participate in ‘on call’ duties once fully trained.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accurately exchange information with colleagues and customers to prioritize work and resolve problems.
2. Understand routine work procedures requiring in-house training.
3. Maintain and update knowledge of instruments across various surgical specialties.
4. Understand decontamination procedures and operate automated machinery safely. Participate in on-call duties when fully trained.
5. Attend departmental lectures and hospital courses regularly to meet health and safety standards.
6. Adhere to best practices at all times.
7. Perform daily maintenance of theatre instruments, including dismantling and re-assembling surgical instruments following work instructions.
8. Maintain records of instrumentation through data entry.

Why Join Us?

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work: BHT - A great place to work

• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Flexible and agile working options, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

Our Commitment

We promote inclusion and value diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We support the Armed Forces Community, recognizing the value of employing service leavers and veterans.

Our Values

• Vision: Provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Mission: Deliver personal and compassionate care every time.
• Values: Collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Marc Sweeney
• Job Title: Head of Sterile Services
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]