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Circle Health Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a Supervisor in Sterile Services to oversee decontamination processes and ensure high standards of service in hospitals. The role offers competitive salaries, generous holidays, and various employee benefits. We value leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to safety, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Discounts for Friends & Family

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with benefits

Access to wellbeing tools

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous sterile services experience required.
• Evidence of training in decontamination necessary.
• Supervisory experience preferred or willingness to step up.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class decontamination sterile service to hospitals.
• Assist in provision of decontamination and delivery of medical equipment.
• Promote and maintain health & safety within the department.

Skills

Sterile services experience

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership and supervision

Understanding of HTM 01-01 & HTM 01-06

Education

Institute of Decontamination Certificate (IDSc) or NVQ Level 3 Decontamination

Job description

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Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous sterile services experience
• Evidence of training in decontamination
• Institute of Decontamination Certificate (IDSc) or NVQ Level 3 Decontamination
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience of supervisory role
• Experience of working in a Sterile Services facility
• An understanding of HTM 01-01 & HTM 01-06
• supervisor experience in Sterile services or wishing to make step up

Duties of this role include:

• Circle Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment, instrumentation and decontaminated flexible endoscopes for use in surgical and interventional procedures.
• To provide a first-class decontamination sterile service to hospitals, Endoscopy units and relevant paramedical departments
• To provide effective leadership and supervision within the Unit in all areas including Endoscopy
• To assist in the provision of decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical and surgical equipment and sundry items to/for the customer
• To assist in the provision of decontamination of flexible endoscopes
• To maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders
• To promote and maintain Health & Safety within the department
• To ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained within all areas.
• To ensure an email handover is completed after each shift worked
• To ensure email communication between the unit and customers is comprehensive
• To ensure processes are followed as directed by the Decontamination Manager and in accordance with policies and procedures
• To work variable hours Monday to Sunday with day and night rotation

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless , compassionate , committed , collaborative , brave , agile , tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.