Sterile Services Assistant – Decontamination

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking personnel for the Sterile Services Department at Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves decontaminating surgical instruments and endoscopes in a busy, team-oriented setting while following ISO13485:2016 quality systems.

Training will be provided, and heavy lifting, exposure to bodily fluids, and chemical use are part of the job. You will need good literacy and numeracy, strong communication, and the ability to work both in a team and

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Full training will be provided on all aspects of the department and ISO13485:2016 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in Sterile Services Department to decontaminate surgical instrument sets and endoscopes.
• Perform heavy lifting/manual handling and operate with chemicals and machinery.
• Be flexible to cover shifts to meet changing service demands.
• Contribute to a busy, supportive environment with a pride in the service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

Good literacy & numeracy

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking personnel for the Sterile Services Department at Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves decontaminating surgical instruments and endoscopes in a busy, team-oriented setting while following ISO13485:2016 quality systems.

Training will be provided, and heavy lifting, exposure to bodily fluids, and chemical use are part of the job. You will need good literacy and numeracy, strong communication, and the ability to work both in a team and