Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Team Leader

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

A fascinating and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to work in our Central Decontamination Unit on the night shift. Do you want to lead a team of technicians who are responsible patient care behind the scenes?

We are a fast-paced Decontamination Unit servicing over 30 operating theatres and clinics covering a range of specialties.

If you have leadership experience and have decontamination skills please apply. Previous employment in sterile services is essential.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the day to day leadership and supervision of operational teams within the Unit.

Responsible for coordinating activates and resources to meet weekly and daily production requirements.

Provide practical instruction, guidance and support to staff.

Provides cover and support for supervisory colleagues in other operational areas of the Unit as required.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Full time night enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7131023

Job locations

Sterile Services 3-5 Harrow Street

Hull

HU3 4LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should this advert receive a high volume of applications, it may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should this advert receive a high volume of applications, it may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Person Specification Exp/Qua

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level with 3 passes (to include English and Math)
  • Sterile Service experience

Desirable

  • Leading more than 10 staff
  • Decontamination Qualification

Person Specification Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to prioritise work
  • Lead staff/individuals

Desirable

  • Instructing staff/Implementing procedures
  • Advising externally on department procedures

Person Specification Effort

Essential

  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Deal with staffing issues

Desirable

  • Challenge and/or coach staff
Person Specification

Person Specification Exp/Qua

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level with 3 passes (to include English and Math)
  • Sterile Service experience

Desirable

  • Leading more than 10 staff
  • Decontamination Qualification

Person Specification Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to prioritise work
  • Lead staff/individuals

Desirable

  • Instructing staff/Implementing procedures
  • Advising externally on department procedures

Person Specification Effort

Essential

  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Deal with staffing issues

Desirable

  • Challenge and/or coach staff

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Sterile Services 3-5 Harrow Street

Hull

HU3 4LB


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Sterile Services 3-5 Harrow Street

Hull

HU3 4LB


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Decontamination Manager

Lian Pywell

lian-amy.pywell@nhs.net

01482311100

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Full time night enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7131023

Job locations

Sterile Services 3-5 Harrow Street

Hull

HU3 4LB


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