Job summary
To supervise staff within Decontamination Services department (EDU and SSD) on a day to day basis, ensuring the high quality, safe and timely provision of a specialized decontamination service contributing to the clinical care of the patient
To ensure Departmental Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to in accordance with the Quality Management Systems
Monitor the daily autoclave, washer disinfector, sterrard, ultrasonic machine and endoscopy washers readings and sign reports as "User", managing any discrepancies with the assistance of the Manager and Engineer.
To assist in the training of new staff and the continued training and development of existing staff.
To work in all areas of the decontamination facilities at both hospitals (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital) as and when required.
Main duties of the job
To communicate all relevant information within the teamensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner.To organize, attend and actively participate in the Department's meetings to chair daily team briefing . To inform effectively both verbally and at any staff hand-over as required. To communicate with customers of the service in the initial investigation of non-conformance. To participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to quality improvement, achieving quality objectives and compliance with the ISO 13485. To monitor compliance with QMS and take appropriate actions by raising corrective actions.To support management in training of new and /or less experienced/qualified staff. To provide training to theatres staff allocated in decontamination services
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1To direct the reprocessing of reusable medical devices: disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilization, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment.
2 To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
To actively participate in the production process working without supervision and supervise other staff in the overall production process, ensuring quality standards are attained and procedures are adhered to.
4 To prioritise work based on known or probable needs of Theatres/Departments, and deal with problems as they arise.
5To ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals to analyse and take appropriate action on any malfunction.
6To allocate staff ensuring that all areas are covered and re-organising the working practices when necessary to meet the service demands.
7Contribute to the monitoring and recording of sickness and absence details in accordance with Trust policy, thus ensuring continuity of service and that persistent sickness problems are addressed appropriately and in the interests of individual staff members. This will involve back to work sickness interviews, sickness absence meetings with staff and their representatives and allocation of targets as appropriate.
8To assist in the induction and training of new staff, and the continued training and development of existing staff. Motivate staff identifying opportunities for development and assist management with Personal Development Plans and staff appraisals.
To regularly inspect and check workstations and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, reporting any hazards to the Manager.
To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
1Take immediate action when discrepancies are reported in order to rectify the situation using judgment and analysis to determine and report trends to the quality manager, highlighting potential problems.
To monitor time keeping of the staff at the start and end of each shift. To roster tea and lunch breaks, ensuring that staff go and return on time.
1To communicate with other supervisors, staff, theatres, managers, infection control, engineers and representatives as appropriate, handle sensitive staff matters maintaining confidentiality at all times. Deal with conflict in a positive professional manner responding politely and courteously at all times.
1To monitor stocks of raw materials as requested and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, assist in the evaluation of new products.
1To ensure that correct raw materials are being used in the production process and that all materials used have been booked out in accordance with the departments stores procedure.Investigate discrepancies in sets, contacting relevant users if necessary and report all non-conformances to the manager
To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed. To deal with telephone and other enquiries and alter output as needed. Resolve any problems/issues not requiring management input.To attend regular meeting with management to communicate issues/changes within Decontamination Service Department, including changes within the Quality System and/or Department Policies and Procedures.To attend any training as required. To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice.
To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others. Todemonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within defined timescales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1To direct the reprocessing of reusable medical devices: disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilization, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment.
2 To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
To actively participate in the production process working without supervision and supervise other staff in the overall production process, ensuring quality standards are attained and procedures are adhered to.
4 To prioritise work based on known or probable needs of Theatres/Departments, and deal with problems as they arise.
5To ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals to analyse and take appropriate action on any malfunction.
6To allocate staff ensuring that all areas are covered and re-organising the working practices when necessary to meet the service demands.
7Contribute to the monitoring and recording of sickness and absence details in accordance with Trust policy, thus ensuring continuity of service and that persistent sickness problems are addressed appropriately and in the interests of individual staff members. This will involve back to work sickness interviews, sickness absence meetings with staff and their representatives and allocation of targets as appropriate.
8To assist in the induction and training of new staff, and the continued training and development of existing staff. Motivate staff identifying opportunities for development and assist management with Personal Development Plans and staff appraisals.
To regularly inspect and check workstations and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, reporting any hazards to the Manager.
To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
1Take immediate action when discrepancies are reported in order to rectify the situation using judgment and analysis to determine and report trends to the quality manager, highlighting potential problems.
To monitor time keeping of the staff at the start and end of each shift. To roster tea and lunch breaks, ensuring that staff go and return on time.
1To communicate with other supervisors, staff, theatres, managers, infection control, engineers and representatives as appropriate, handle sensitive staff matters maintaining confidentiality at all times. Deal with conflict in a positive professional manner responding politely and courteously at all times.
1To monitor stocks of raw materials as requested and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, assist in the evaluation of new products.
1To ensure that correct raw materials are being used in the production process and that all materials used have been booked out in accordance with the departments stores procedure.Investigate discrepancies in sets, contacting relevant users if necessary and report all non-conformances to the manager
To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed. To deal with telephone and other enquiries and alter output as needed. Resolve any problems/issues not requiring management input.To attend regular meeting with management to communicate issues/changes within Decontamination Service Department, including changes within the Quality System and/or Department Policies and Procedures.To attend any training as required. To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice.
To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others. Todemonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within defined timescales.
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
Desirable
- Supervisory and or management training
- Proven professional knowledge relevant to the decontamination service & understanding of ISO 13485 systems
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
Desirable
- Supervisory and or management training
- Proven professional knowledge relevant to the decontamination service & understanding of ISO 13485 systems
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).