Apprentice Technician

Job summary

As part of the apprenticeship you will learn decontamination processes on reusable surgical devices in accordance with the policies of the Department to re-assemble package and sterilize on behalf of Theatres/Wards and Departments of the Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and to comply with the standards that are specified in the Quality Management System.

The training provider will be CSR Scientific Training Ltd - Healthcare Science Assistant, Level 2

As an apprentice, you will be employed and paid by us while pursuing a nationally recognised learning programme with CSR.

You'll spend most of your working time learning the ropes in a hands-on role with the help of your line manager, colleagues and mentors. You'll also spend a fifth of your time focused on the formal training and learning elements.

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you'll need to become competent in your chosen field.

*The course is subject to a probationary period where you'll need to meet certain standards of performance, professionalism, and punctuality.

Some apprentices go on to a higher-level apprenticeship programme and some complete their Degree via an apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

To ensure all items received for decontamination are treated by using standard universal precautions as laid down in the Operational Manual of the Departments Quality System

To ensure instrument sets are disassembled correctly in preparation for cleaning paying particular attention to any dangerous sharps which may have been left on the instrumentation from Theatres/Wards and Departments

To ensure equipment is loaded correctly into automated washer disinfectors and items have been scanned onto the departments instrument tracking system (T-Doc)

To ensure specific instruments are checked after the washing process for cleanliness and highlight any non-conformities by completing the relevant documentation

To ensure packed equipment is loaded into the autoclave correctly and instruments scanned into the load using the instrument tracking system.

Initially the hours of the role will be 12 weeks training:

09:00 -- 17:00

From then on it will be14:00 -- 22:00 with one Saturday a month

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!