Sterile Services Technician

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Staffordshire is seeking a Sterile Services Technician. This entry-level position involves the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments. Candidates will work flexible hours, including weekends, and will receive training. High standards and a genuine interest in healthcare are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level and basic computer skills required.
• No experience necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Working flexible shifts including weekends and on-call duties.

Skills

Healthcare

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSE

Job description

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‘Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level.’

Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.

Shift Patterns

Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS TO 22.00HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week. Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis.

Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs – 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrs

On call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential.

Pay scale – Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions

The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.

Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.

The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Cartlidge Job title: Deputy Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 672910

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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