Sterile Services Technician - Ipswich

Esneft; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

ESNEFT in Ipswich is seeking a Sterilisation and Decontamination Technician to join our busy department, handling washing of surgical instruments and reprocessing workflows.

You will work in Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit and Sterilisation Unit, supporting theatres and clinics across Suffolk and beyond; training provided; NVQ3 in Decontamination preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in decontamination of reusable medical devices.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operation of decontamination equipment.
• Pushing and pulling trolleys as required.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Lifting heavy theatre sets and processing reusable medical devices.
• Work in Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit and Sterilisation Unit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good numeracy & literacy

Manual dexterity

Education

NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent

Job description

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Sterile Services technician or wonder what it takes to become one? Do you have great attention to detail and are a fast learner?

If you ever wondered what happens to surgical instruments after they have been used, we might have just the job for you!

Ipswich Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination department is looking for additional decontamination technicians to join our team and you could be what we are looking for! This role includes washing of surgical instruments.

To work in our busy Decontamination Department means to work in Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit as well as Sterilisation Unit. We reprocess nearly 2 million surgical instruments and endoscopes a year, providing services to theatres, clinics and external healthcare providers all over Suffolk and beyond.

Previous experience in medical device manufacturing/reprocessing would be desirable. You will receive full training in this post.

***PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.***

Main duties of the job

Duties of this role will include: Operation of decontamination equipment, pushing and pulling trolley, stock control, lifting heavy theatre sets and processing reusable medical devices.

You will need: good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent customer services attributes, good numeracy and literacy skills and good retentive memory.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

• generous pension scheme
• unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata)
• access to a range of NHS discounts
• Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills

Qualifications

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers

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