Sterile Services Assistant - Trainee to Technician

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Services Department at The Friarage Hospital is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Sterile Services Technician. The post starts at AfC Band 2 for a 12-month period until competency is achieved, then progresses to Band 3 upon successful training completion.

You will receive structured training with a buddy to learn instrumentation and decontamination. Based at The Friarage Hospital, you may also work at James Cook University Hospital site.

Qualifications

• A City & Guilds qualification in The Principles of Decontamination is required/advantageous.
• Basic experience in Sterile Services or Endoscope Decontamination is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working in a deadline-driven service.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, package and sterilise surgical instrument sets.
• Operate within a computerised instrument traceability/tracking system (training provided).
• Contribute to day-to-day operation of the SSD with a flexible and efficient service.
• Work across sites (The Friarage Hospital and possibly James Cook University Hospital) as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds qualification in The Principles of Decontamination

Job description

The Sterile Services Department at The Friarage Hospital is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Sterile Services Technician. The post starts at AfC Band 2 for a 12-month period until competency is achieved, then progresses to Band 3 upon successful training completion.

You will receive structured training with a buddy to learn instrumentation and decontamination. Based at The Friarage Hospital, you may also work at James Cook University Hospital site.