Trainee Sterile Services Technician

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Full time
Location: Harlow
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Job offered by: NHS
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

To undertake basic decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Technician Supervisors, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. Assist team members in the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database. Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems. The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids. Main duties of the job

Work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System. Reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment. Provide a collection and delivery service to the Decontamination Departments' customers. Inform the Decontamination Technician Supervisors of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated. Under supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. Undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed. Use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions. Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance. Communicate with enquiries from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific advice where required. Undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. About us

Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart

- Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts. Everyday excellence

- Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both. Creative collaboration

- Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care. The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level. Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at any time. Person Specification

Education

GCSE Grade 9-4 or equivalent including Maths and English. Work Experience

Has some work experience. Has worked in a hospital environment. Has worked in a Sterile Services Department. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary:

£23,615 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement.

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