Candidates should possess good communication skills and a positive attitude, thriving in a team environment. While previous experience is preferred, full training will be provided. The job entails physical demands, including manual dexterity, as technicians will handle equipment regularly while contributing to the crucial task of minimizing patient infection risks through proper instrument management.
Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to work, and want to help make a difference to the lives of others?
Are you looking for a career change, a new challenge or want more flexible working hours?
We currently have some great opportunities to join our dedicated team, supporting NHS surgical services across County Durham.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates a central Sterile Services Department (SSD) based at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND). The purpose of the SSD is to supply surgical teams with all the equipment required for clean, sterile procedures. SSD collects from and delivers to operating theatres, departments, wards and clinics throughout the Trust.
The SSD is a crucial part of the surgical service, ensuring that instruments needed for operations are properly sterilised and maintained, and that the risk of patient infections is minimised. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced SSD staff working alongside our wider clinical teams.
PLEASE NOTE: The working hours for this post are between 2pm and 10pm to include Monday and Tuesday, part time and full time hours available.
The SSD Technician duties include the receipt of used equipment from theatres and wards, the decontamination and sterilisation of instruments, inspection and packing for delivery back to clinical teams.
About us
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellent attention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy and concentration
Good communication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Be approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would be preferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and moving equipment that can be physically demanding.
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