Sterile Services Operations Leader – Decontamination & Theatre

Belmont Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is offering a temporary 3–6 month contract for a Sterile Services Operational Manager, with a view to extension or permanent placement for the right candidate at a negotiable rate based on experience.

The role sits at HA7 4LP and encompasses leading decontamination of instruments, endoscopes and devices, managing the Theatre Sterile Services Unit, and acting as the Trust’s Decontamination Lead, while driving cost-effective procurement and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience within Sterile Services or Theatre environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience of change management.
• Membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences or willingness to undertake membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation-wide decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopes and medical devices.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Theatre Sterile Services Unit (TSSU).
• Act as the Trust's Decontamination Lead.
• Manage the cost-effective purchase, decontamination and management of surgical instruments, endoscopes and clinical medical devices.
• Provide professional advice, leadership and guidance on strategic decontamination issues across the Trust.
• Act as an expert resource for staff on decontamination matters.
• Prepare business cases, reports, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and funding bids.
• Participate in management meetings, reviews and relevant Trust committees.
• Contribute to the Infection Control Committee, Medical Device Procurement and Executive Decontamination Committee.
• Lead the development and implementation of an effective decontamination management framework.
• Ensure decontamination services support the strategic direction and objectives of the Trust.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Trust Board and Divisional Leadership Teams on decontamination issues.

Skills

Sterile Services management

Team leadership

Change management

Decontamination leadership

Education

Membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences

Job description

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is offering a temporary 3–6 month contract for a Sterile Services Operational Manager, with a view to extension or permanent placement for the right candidate at a negotiable rate based on experience.

The role sits at HA7 4LP and encompasses leading decontamination of instruments, endoscopes and devices, managing the Theatre Sterile Services Unit, and acting as the Trust’s Decontamination Lead, while driving cost-effective procurement and strategic guidance.