Sterile Services and Decontamination Lead

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Full time
*12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT*

*NO PREVIOUS APPLICANTS TO APPLY*

*APPLICANTS SHOULD BE BAND 6 OR ABOVE*

To be responsible for the Sterilisation and Decontamination Services for Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In line with National guidelines and be accountable for the implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements, introducing, implementing and managing work standards and practices that are accredited to European Standards across Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester sites. To provide advice to managers on the compliance of their equipment and decontamination processes relating to current standards. To provide advice, innovative professional leadership and guidance to the Trust on the strategic issues relating to the management of TSSU and Trust wide decontamination including endoscopy. To act as an expert working as a resource for all staff within the Trust. Main duties of the job

To act as an expert for the Trust demonstrating in depth knowledge of decontamination including endoscopy decontamination. To take the lead in the setting, delivery, monitoring and reporting of quality standards within Sterile Services. To lead the strategic management of decontamination services for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in line with National guidelines and be responsible for the implantation of all statutory and regulatory requirements, introducing, implementing and managing work standards and practices that are accredited to European Standards BS.EN ISO 13485:2016 MEDICAL Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

Full member of the IDSc CSC membership Internal Auditors course Desirable

Relevant Management course BSG member Assessor award Hold a recognised teaching certificate or be willing to undertake one Experience & Knowledge

Essential

3 years experience in a Sterile Service management role Understanding of the requirements of managing a quality system Desirable

Quality Assurance Audit Health and Safety qualification Risk Management training Skills & Ability

Essential

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Competence in appraising, mentoring and motivating staff Excellent communication skills Effective and professional leadership skills Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups Ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines Desirable

Budgetary management experience Experience and knowledge of service and product costing Other Specific Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates effective strategies for working under pressure and achieving deadlines Demonstrates evidence of working outside the box Ability to identify immediately priorities of the day Adaptable. Enthusiastic Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address

Basingstoke Hospital Aldermaston Road Basingstoke RG24 9NA Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 251-SURG2813-MGT

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