Decontamination Team Leader - Maternity Cover inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

Decontamination Team Leader - Maternity Cover Until 17th January 2025

Department: HSDU

Band 3 £24,£25,674 Per annum pro rata

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Early shift 8am - 4pm - Late shift 11am - 7pm (This also includes 1 Saturday in 4 and full participation in the weekend on call rota)

The department has a vacancy for a fixed term -full-time team leader to cover maternity leave. The team leader role encompasses direct supervision of technicians combined with full participation in the operational aspects of the department.

The Decontamination Unit provides a comprehensive decontamination service to theatres, wards and departments within the hospital complex. The unit processes reusable surgical equipment and medical devices.

As a clinical support service, the department operates from 8am - 7pm (Monday - Friday) and 8am - 4pm Saturday. An on-call system is in operation from 4pm Saturday until 8am Monday. This on call system forms part of the team leader role. The on call covers trauma & emergency service for theatres and departments out of hours

The current shift patterns are 8am - 4pm (early) and 11am - 7pm (late) on a rotational basis but the person appointed would need to flexible and change shifts at short notice to manage the needs of the service.

The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System.

This role can not be sponsored.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.

The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System.

The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.

To supervise and participate in daily activities ensuring the effective decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices

Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met. Working within a controlled environment to ensure that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures.

About us

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.