Trainee Sterilisation Technician

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Trainee Sterilisation Technician to assist in reprocessing medical devices for use in various settings. The role starts at BAND 2, progressing to BAND 3 upon training completion. Candidates should possess English and Maths at Level 1, health and safety knowledge, and good communication skills. Flexible working is offered, with opportunities to gain extensive experience across sterile services departments.

Qualifications

• Essential English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent.
• Basic IT knowledge.
• Good communication skills, able to relate to all grades of staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and preparation of contaminated re‑useable surgical instrumentation.
• Reprocess endoscopes.
• Rotate through all five sterile service departments.

Skills

English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent

Health and safety knowledge

Basic IT skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under direction

Education

English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Sterile Services Department, Trainee Sterilisation Technician based within the RVI and Freeman Hospitals. This role involves working under the direction of a team of supervisors as part of a larger team to reprocess medical devices for use in theatres, wards and the community. Successful applicants will start on a BAND 2 and progress to a BAND 3 on successful completion of the in‑house training programme. This is a physically demanding role. Any interested applicants are strongly advised to contact the department to arrange an informal discussion and departmental visit.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About Us

We are a flexible‑working friendly organisation. We want you to work in a way that is best for us, our patients and you. If you need a flexible working arrangement, let us know – if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day across sites such as Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Health Innovation Neighbourhood, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Northern Genetics Service and Cramlington Manor Walks.

Responsibilities – Band 2

• Assist with the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re‑useable surgical instrumentation for use in hospital operating theatres, wards and clinics for patient procedures.
• Reprocess endoscopes in the endoscopy SSD.
• Achieve the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme.
• Rotate through all five sterile service departments, gaining knowledge of all clinic/ward theatre equipment.
• Abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• Be flexible to the needs of the service and shift patterns.

Responsibilities – Band 3

• Provide the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re‑useable surgical instrumentation for use in hospital operating theatres, endoscopy departments, wards and other departments for patient procedures.
• Rotate through all five sterile service departments to maintain knowledge of all clinic/ward theatre equipment.
• Abide by Trust policies and procedures.
• Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required, e.g., general tidiness, stock level management, and ensuring clinical equipment is clean, functional and stored correctly.

Person Specification – Band 2

Essential

• English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3–2 or D–E or Functional Skills Level 1).
• Health and safety knowledge.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal – able to relate to all grades of staff.
• Ability to work under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9–4 or A*–C or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Previous hospital or sterile service experience.
• Insight into use and care of machinery.

Person Specification – Band 3

Essential

• English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3–2 or D–E or Functional Skills Level 1).
• Basic IT knowledge.
• Health and safety knowledge.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal – able to relate to all grades of staff.

Desirable

• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9–4 or A*–C or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Previous sterile services or hospital experience.
• Insight into use and care of machinery.
• Completed the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme.
• Knowledge of all clinic/ward theatre equipment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure there are no relevant criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Victoria Infirmary, 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP

Website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us