The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Sterile Services Trainee Technician

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Job summary

Permanent, full time position

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, working in a busy friendly environment.

You must be able to work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of a high quality decontamination service while maintaining the departments quality standards ISO 13485:2016 (UK MDR 2002).

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Your varied duties will include the decontamination, inspection, function testing of surgical instruments/equipment used within operating theatres and other departments.

You will be responsible for the despatching of goods to the wards, theatres and other departments.

You will be trained in all aspects of Decontamination Practices including Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination & Specialist Mattress Decontamination.

This job role involves manual handling of heavy goods.

The successful candidate should be working towards Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 qualification for completion within 3 years of commencing post

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

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Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro rata, Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-012

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Maths
  • Previous NVQ Training Course or Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Sterile Services
  • Experience working within the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Maths
  • Previous NVQ Training Course or Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Sterile Services
  • Experience working within the NHS

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Darren Harwood

dharwood@nhs.net

01709424683

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro rata, Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-012

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD


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