Job summary
If you aspire to be responsible for the leadership and management of two specialised decontamination units for the processing of medical devices, 7 days a week, in line with the service level agreements, contributing to safe clinical care of the patient then look no further.
We are looking for a Sterile Services Manager to ensure our Quality Management System is maintained to support patient safety and the continuing development of the services provided is in accordance with current/ new standards and emerging technology.
Furthermore, we are looking for a motivated, inspirational individual to identify and lead research and development within this specialised field in support of the production and implementation of options to maintain and improve accordingly best practice methods.
Main duties of the job
- To be directly responsible for the policies and procedures, and the strategic plans for the delivery of the decontamination service.
- To act as lead specialist in the field of decontamination ensuring that knowledge and skills are kept up to date via continuous professional development.
- To provide, receive and interpret complex technical information in relation to services equipment and test results in the use of specialised complex equipment (sterilisers, washer
disinfectors, endoscope washer disinfectors, gas plasma sterilisers etc). Where appropriate consult on abnormal test results with relevant qualified microbiological and decontamination personnel for resolution, reporting to Senior Managers as necessary.
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About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the effective management of the Sterile Service Department, maintain a customer focussed approach, planning and prioritisation of the work load to ensure work is processed to meet customer needs.
- To ensure that the plant is maintained to statutory and operational effectiveness in conjunction with the estates colleagues.
- To liaise with Infection Control and Estate Departments to ensure critical standard of hygiene are maintained.
- To liaise with the Departmental of Health and Infection Control to ensure the sterile integrity of equipment and packs are not compromised.
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments in the safe handling and use of equipment and packs are not compromised.
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments in the safe handling and use of equipment and materials and subsequent transportation of goods in conjunction with the Logistics Manager.
- Ensure a proactive approach is taken in dealing with complaints.
- Monitor and review operational and strategic systems.
- Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate within the Division.
- Development of the service to meet organisational change to theatre activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the effective management of the Sterile Service Department, maintain a customer focussed approach, planning and prioritisation of the work load to ensure work is processed to meet customer needs.
- To ensure that the plant is maintained to statutory and operational effectiveness in conjunction with the estates colleagues.
- To liaise with Infection Control and Estate Departments to ensure critical standard of hygiene are maintained.
- To liaise with the Departmental of Health and Infection Control to ensure the sterile integrity of equipment and packs are not compromised.
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments in the safe handling and use of equipment and packs are not compromised.
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments in the safe handling and use of equipment and materials and subsequent transportation of goods in conjunction with the Logistics Manager.
- Ensure a proactive approach is taken in dealing with complaints.
- Monitor and review operational and strategic systems.
- Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate within the Division.
- Development of the service to meet organisational change to theatre activities.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level
- Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development in relevant area
- Professional qualification for sterile services
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level study
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership within sterile services
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level
- Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development in relevant area
- Professional qualification for sterile services
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters level study
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership within sterile services
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
