Night Sterile Services Technician
About the role
We are seeking a Night Sterile Services Technician to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital. The role involves providing a comprehensive service of sterile instrument sets and singularly packed instruments for the treatment of patients in theatres and departments.
Responsibilities
- Receipt of used medical devices in the decontamination area from all users of the service
- Inspect, assemble, pack and sterilise medical devices in line with the hospital policies
- Avoid adherence to the Quality System in operation which is the base for the Departmental Accreditation
- Repack instrument trays as necessary
- Maintain monitoring output to ensure sterilisation is complete and that standard trays are complete with all instruments present
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a sterile services department, knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures, and Health and Safety training including Lifting and Handling training. They must also be a real team player with excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and report faults in equipment.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of infection control requirements in relation to patient care and medical devices.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and report faults in equipment are essential.
Benefits
Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday per year, private healthcare insurance, private pension contribution, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, group life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, corporate staff discount, and comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
Pay
£28,860 + Night shift enhancement
Schedule
37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday, 20:30 to 07:30 and Saturday 18:00 to 05:00 (working 5 nights out of 7)