Sterile Services AssistantinPoole inPoolePUBLISHED FRI 14 FEB 2025

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustrKbQi0Pk

Opportunity to work in a busy, friendly environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Comprehensive training provided, making it suitable for individuals with no previous experience.

Ability to make a significant impact on patient safety and quality of care by ensuring that surgical instruments are properly decontaminated and ready for use.

Variety in shifts, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance with a mix of day, evening, and night shifts.

Possibility of additional pay for unsocial hours, such as nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Engagement in continual learning and adaptation to new practices and procedures in the field of sterile services.

The role offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment, knowing that your work directly supports critical healthcare services.

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sterile Services Assistant to join their busy and friendly Sterile Services Department in Poole. The role involves the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilizing, and distribution of surgical instruments and endoscopes to various wards and theatres. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided.

The position operates on a continuous shift rota from Monday to Friday, with various shifts, including night and weekend work, and requires standing for extended periods. The successful candidate will follow departmental procedures to ensure that all instruments are safely decontaminated and available for use when needed. This role is critical in delivering timely and efficient services while adhering to legislative requirements for safe medical practices.

Opportunity to work in a busy, friendly environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Comprehensive training provided, making it suitable for individuals with no previous experience.

Ability to make a significant impact on patient safety and quality of care by ensuring that surgical instruments are properly decontaminated and ready for use.

Variety in shifts, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance with a mix of day, evening, and night shifts.

Possibility of additional pay for unsocial hours, such as nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Engagement in continual learning and adaptation to new practices and procedures in the field of sterile services.

The role offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment, knowing that your work directly supports critical healthcare services.

Do you want to work in a busy, friendly department?

An opportunity has arisen within the Sterile Services Department for 1 WTE Sterile Services Assistants. The Department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilising and distribution of instruments and endoscopes to Wards, Departments and Theatres.

We are looking for a friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work in our Department.

You must have a passion for learning and embracing change. Experience is not necessary as training will be given. Applicants must be able to work within a team, but also on their own initiative. They must have a good eye for detail and be able to stand for long periods

Continuous shift rota

Monday - Friday.

1 week of -07.00- 15.00

1 week of 13.00 - 21.00

1 week of 16.30 - 00.30

7 days nightshift 19.45 - 07.15 (the following week 0 hours)Including one weekend per month, 7.5 hours per day (subject to change) and Bank Holidays (when required)

Unsocial hours are subject to additional payments when specified hours, including nights weekends or bank holidays are undertaken

Base Location: Alderney Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Using departmental procedures and best practice which deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated surgical instruments and equipment which are fit for purpose

Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust. Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time

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Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust. Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time

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