Job summary
We are currently looking for a SSD Supervisor to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The department provides an important service within the Hospital, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments for the Operating Theatres/Wards, Departments and external customers. The department is fully accredited to European Standards and works within a Quality System. The department has various shifts, which cover the 24-hour day.
Main duties of the job
To supervise/manage technicians in all functions within the decontamination process of reusable medical devices, to ensure the team objectives are achieved in providing disinfected/sterilized reusable medical devices for Operating Theatres, Wards, Clinics, External Customers and Endoscopy Departments across Cornwall & the Isle of Scilly.
To perform a full range of decontamination duties and be accountable as the duty supervisor.
To assist with the development of the department's standard operating procedures and work instructions in accordance with quality management systems and ensure staff comply with them.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
- NVQ leve 3, Citys & Guilds or BTec in Decontamination
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and Service User /Customers
- Working as part of a team.
- Experience of Supervising Staff
- Experience of managing performance to achieve delivery targets
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in/alongside a clinical team.
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge of re-usable medical devices
- IT Skills - Ability to analyse and interpret information and data
- Quality Management
- Good people management and people development skills
- Ability to undertake instructions accurately and effectively
- Be able to plan and prioritise work requirements
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to operate as part of a team.
- Capable of solving complex problems and issues in a pressured and time sensitive environment
- Punctual and reliable attitude to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to providing a quality service
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
- NVQ leve 3, Citys & Guilds or BTec in Decontamination
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and Service User /Customers
- Working as part of a team.
- Experience of Supervising Staff
- Experience of managing performance to achieve delivery targets
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in/alongside a clinical team.
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge of re-usable medical devices
- IT Skills - Ability to analyse and interpret information and data
- Quality Management
- Good people management and people development skills
- Ability to undertake instructions accurately and effectively
- Be able to plan and prioritise work requirements
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to operate as part of a team.
- Capable of solving complex problems and issues in a pressured and time sensitive environment
- Punctual and reliable attitude to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to providing a quality service
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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