Sterile Services Technician

SWFT CLINICAL SERVICES LTD; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Radford Semele is looking for a dedicated individual to join the Sterile Service Department for medical device decontamination. Responsibilities include sterilizing reusable medical devices and adhering to safety procedures, ensuring clinical care. The role offers a performance-based bonus, pension contributions, and various employee benefits after successful probation. Join a supportive team committed to quality care.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

5% company pension contribution

Car lease scheme

Discounted leisure and travel

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Carry out receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Undertake medical device decontamination duties under supervision.
• Work in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work as a member of the Sterile Service Department Team.
• Support the delivery of all instruments and equipment for medical procedures.

Job description

Overview

To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. To undertake medical device decontamination duties (under supervision) and assist Team Leaders in providing a specialised medical devices decontamination service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems at all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed for patient safety. To work as a member of the Sterile Service Department Team in the decontamination and processing of medical and surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Undertake medical device decontamination duties (under supervision) and assist Team Leaders in providing a specialised medical devices decontamination service contributing to clinical care.
• Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems at all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed for patient safety.
• Work as a member of the Sterile Service Department Team in the decontamination and processing of medical and surgical equipment.
• Support the departmental needs of reprocessing and delivery of all instruments and equipment used to provide medical and surgical procedures.

Company and Service Information

The Hospital and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) provides a service to main theatres, day unit and various clinics, GP's and external contacts.

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Benefits and Terms

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Support

There is access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.