Job summary
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to join our team within the Sterile Services & Decontamination Unit at Lostock, Bolton, as a Team Leader.
We currently have the following vacancy available:o 1 x Permanent Team Leader - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.
Candidates will be asked to provide original certificates at interview for verification purposes.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application promptly to avoid disappointment.
**Applicants who have previously received feedback that they were not suitable for this position should not re-apply unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application or gained further relevant experience since that decision.**
Main duties of the job
As a Team Leader, you will be supported to undertake all aspects of training within the department. This will equip you with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding needed to carry out the wide range of tasks required in Sterile Services. The role demands a high level of numeracy, accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail.
You will work closely with customers and colleagues at all levels across Salford Royal Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust sites, building positive working relationships and ensuring a high-quality service.
We are looking for someone who is proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures within the unit. Your contribution will help us maintain effective and efficient ways of working, supporting the continuous improvement of service quality and performance.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the Operations Managers and Shift Coordinators in the effective daytoday management of the department. This includes ensuring that staff, equipment and other resources are organised to meet the needs of Theatres, Wards and Departments across the Trust for sterilised and disinfected medical and surgical equipment, as well as any other items authorised under Trust policy.
The post holder will be expected to take a proactive approach in identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures within the unit. Your contribution will help maintain efficient and effective ways of working and drive the continuous improvement of service performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the Operations Managers and Shift Coordinators in the effective daytoday management of the department. This includes ensuring that staff, equipment and other resources are organised to meet the needs of Theatres, Wards and Departments across the Trust for sterilised and disinfected medical and surgical equipment, as well as any other items authorised under Trust policy.
The post holder will be expected to take a proactive approach in identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures within the unit. Your contribution will help maintain efficient and effective ways of working and drive the continuous improvement of service performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum education to G.C.S.E. (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Healthcare Science Level 2 or above or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training.
Desirable
- Supervisory course.
- I.T. Skills.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in Sterile Services.
- Supervisory role / experience.
- Administrative experience.
- Record keeping.
- Stock control experience.
Desirable
- H.R. Experience.
- N.H.S. Procedures.
- Theatre knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a global balanced view.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to lead and motivate teams.
- Conflict management.
- Performance manage the team and individuals to KPI's.
- Ability to coach.
Desirable
- Able to challenge effectively.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Disinfection & Sterilisation techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of Surgical Instruments & Equipment.
Desirable
- Understanding of HTM:01-01 & ISO13485 accreditation.
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Professional appearance & approach.
- Flexible.
- Capable to challenge appropriately at all levels.
- Interpersonal skills to ensure the production teams are provided direction and are effectively managed.
- The ability to maintain a positive and focussed attitude under pressure.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum education to G.C.S.E. (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Healthcare Science Level 2 or above or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training.
Desirable
- Supervisory course.
- I.T. Skills.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in Sterile Services.
- Supervisory role / experience.
- Administrative experience.
- Record keeping.
- Stock control experience.
Desirable
- H.R. Experience.
- N.H.S. Procedures.
- Theatre knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a global balanced view.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to lead and motivate teams.
- Conflict management.
- Performance manage the team and individuals to KPI's.
- Ability to coach.
Desirable
- Able to challenge effectively.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Disinfection & Sterilisation techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of Surgical Instruments & Equipment.
Desirable
- Understanding of HTM:01-01 & ISO13485 accreditation.
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Professional appearance & approach.
- Flexible.
- Capable to challenge appropriately at all levels.
- Interpersonal skills to ensure the production teams are provided direction and are effectively managed.
- The ability to maintain a positive and focussed attitude under pressure.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
SSDU (Sterile Services Decontamination Unit)
Unit 10 Cranfield Road
Lostock
BL6 4SB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
