Sterile Services Production Supervisor

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Hirael; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in North Wales seeks a Sterile Services Production Supervisor to oversee operations within the Sterile Services Department. The role involves ensuring quality procedures are followed, managing staff in the absence of senior management, and engaging in internal rotation. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of sterile services practices and quality management systems. Fluency in Welsh is desirable, and the organization promotes equality and diversity, encouraging applications in both Welsh and English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all work instructions and quality management system.
• Ability to provide on-call cover when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each instrument set is processed according to pre-set procedures.
• Take responsibility for staff and the department in the absence of management.

Skills

Knowledgeable of sterile services procedures

Experience in Staff Management

Ability to undertake internal rotation

Education

Decontamination Services Technical Certificate or NVQ Level 3

Internal Auditor to ISO13485:2016 standard

Job description

Sterile Services Production Supervisor

We are currently looking recruit to the position of Sterile Services Production Supervisor. The Sterile Services Department is registered with the MHRA and holds ISO 13485:2016. Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by providing positive support to senior and junior colleagues and visitors to the SSD. To ensure that each instrument set received into the department are processed by following the pre-set procedures relating to the SSD. In the absence of the Sterile Services Manager and Deputy take overall responsibility for the staff and department ensuring the continuity of service.

You will need to have a 'can do' flexible approach and work within all production areas of the department whilst carrying out the supervisory role. Additionally you will ideally have experience of working within an area which has Quality Management Systems in place. This is an interesting and varied role, there is also the requirement to provide on-call cover. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Essential

• Knowledgeable of sterile services procedures
• Knowledgeable of all work instructions and quality management system
• Experience in Staff Management
• Ability to undertake internal rotation including on call and contingency hours

Desirable

• Decontamination Services (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Decontamination or equivalent level of Decontamination knowledge / experience
• Decontamination SSD Supervisors / manager (to NHS guidance) course
• Knowledge of Risk within Production Environment, Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ 3 Decontamination or equivalent level of Decontamination knowledge/experience
• Desire to work towards recognised NVQs preferably acceptable to IDSc standard
• Internal Auditor to ISO13485:2016 standard

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.