Job summary
The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (SDU) at UCH was opened in October 2006 and has certification to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 and is MDD accredited. The unit is based in University College Hospital and provides a centralised decontamination service to UCLH Foundation Trust. Allied with this is the centralised Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) for flexible endoscopes and a Neonatal Decontamination Unit.
Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to personal development and the ability to work in a conscientious and flexible manner whilst ensuring that the department's high standards are maintained. Experience of working within a decontamination facility is recommended, but not necessary. Full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit a Sterile Services Assistant Technical Officer's who will be expected to work rostered shifts on all days of the week in all of the Trusts decontamination facilities.
The unit is open 24 hours.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's / O Levels or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
Desirable
- Full or part member of IDSC
- Knowledge of working with a QMS
- Internal auditor certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing quality products within a defined performance criteria.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Experience of working within a decontamination facility
Communication and Customer Care
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Commitment to professional development.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communicator both verbally and written.
Physical Effort (Lifting and handling requirements)
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's / O Levels or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
Desirable
- Full or part member of IDSC
- Knowledge of working with a QMS
- Internal auditor certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing quality products within a defined performance criteria.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Experience of working within a decontamination facility
Communication and Customer Care
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Commitment to professional development.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communicator both verbally and written.
Physical Effort (Lifting and handling requirements)
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
