Sterile Services supervisor

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Luton is seeking an experienced Sterile Services supervisor to oversee decontamination processes and manage staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in medical device decontamination, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of quality systems in a fast-paced environment. This role supports the quality decontamination service and ensures compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in medical device decontamination environment.
• Experience of decontamination quality systems.
• Experience of electronic track and tracing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Decontamination Services management team.
• First line management of all Technicians and Porters.
• Manage production to meet customer needs efficiently.

Skills

Understanding of Decontamination process

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Formal supervisory training

Basic IT skills

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sterile Services supervisor.

A vacancy has arisen in our busy Decontamination department, and we require a person with experience in decontamination of medical devices and/or supervision in a busy production environment.

Main duties of the job

To support the Decontamination Services management team in the provision of a quality decontamination service.

To assist the Manager/Assistant Manager in the day to day running of the Department, taking responsibility for the first line management of all band 2 staff and day to day supervision of staff in the Sterile Services and Endoscope decontamination units.

Responsible for production management of the service and management of the Departments production staff.

Job responsibilities

• First line management of all Technicians and Porters, including annual appraisal/return to work meetings and ensuring all aspects of their roles are conducted satisfactorily.
• Prioritise the departments production in order to meet customers needs, ensuring urgent requests/trauma instruments, loan sets and any other fast track requests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively to ensure relevant information is available to all production staff.
• To deputise for Assistant Manager when required, dealing with all aspects of production.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of Decontamination process
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, including their identification and decontamination requirements
• Formal supervisory training
• Knowledge of relevant statute and guidance, including ISO13485, HTM 01-01 and 01-06

Experience

• Previous experience of working in medical device decontamination environment
• Experience of decontamination quality systems
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of electronic track and tracing systems

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for lengthy periods
• Ability to wear protective equipment
• High level of manual dexterity
• Able to lift weights of up to 15kg

Personal characteristics

• Willingness and aptitude to undertake training
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibility
• Ability to concentrate in a busy/high activity area
• Positive approach to work and customer satisfaction

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.