SSD Technician

Job summary

To 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, BS EN ISO 13485 MDD 93/42 EEC (MHRA) Annex Sterility Aspects only.

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 Department's 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 carry out weekly protein tests on instruments to verify the machine cleaning process.

*To ensure equipment is loaded correctly into automated washer disinfectors and items have been scanned onto the department's instrument tracking system (T-Doc).

*To ensure the departments tracking and traceability system requirements and procedures are followed throughout the department.

*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.

*To be responsible for approving the load after the cycle is complete by carrying out various quality checks to ensure instruments are adequately sterilized before dispatching out to the user departments.

*To ensure compliance of all mandatory training.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.