Sterile Services Technical Assistant

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cheshire is seeking an individual to play a vital role in the decontamination unit. This position involves performing comprehensive decontamination procedures and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Responsibilities include cleaning and assembling surgical instruments, engaging with service users, and maintaining departmental equipment in optimal condition. Join our mission to provide unparalleled care and support to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination procedures and compliance with ISO 13485:2016.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users.
• Competency in using departmental equipment like washer disinfectors.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, and assemble surgical instruments.
• Utilise the Fingerprint Tracking and Traceability System.
• Deliver medical devices in a clean and sterile condition.

Job description

The individual in this position will play a vital role within the decontamination unit, assisting the team in executing comprehensive decontamination procedures for both the trust and community service users. This will involve strict adherence to local policies and work instructions, as well as compliance with the ISO 13485:2016 standards for Medical Device, ensuring that the quality system of the department is rigorously maintained.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, assemble and package surgical instruments in compliance with ISO 13485:2016.
• Communicate with service users on a daily basis in a clear and constructive manner.
• Effectively utilise the Fingerprint Tracking and Traceability System.
• To ensure proper functioning of all major departmental equipment, including washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
• To deliver medical devices to service user in a clean and sterile condition.
• Adhere to quality standards.
• Take on board training deemed necessary to attain/maintain competency including trust mandatory training.

About Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.