Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated person to work within our Decontamination Department at Pinderfields Hospital.
If you are looking for a change, why not try a new opportunity with the team in our busy Flexible Scoping Decontamination unit. Full training will be given by members of the team. Attention to detail is a key requirement so if you have a good eye for detail why not apply straight away.
There is 1 full time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday - 12pm to 20.00pm with an on call requirement for a Sunday to be discussed at the interview stage.
We offer numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme, career and training opportunities, annual leave starting at 35 days including bank holidays, an onsite nursery, shopping discounts, a discounted staff restaurant & cafes, plus much, much more.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral part
of the department team in the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection,
reassembly, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments (medical
devices). Recording all tasks on the departments computerised tracking and tracing
system.
To work at all times in
accordance with the department Standard Operating Procedures and the Quality
Management System.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
- To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
- Under supervision, meet the demands of the departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in process checks and non-conformance reports.
- To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
- To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
- To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
- Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.
- Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
- To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
- Under supervision, meet the demands of the departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in process checks and non-conformance reports.
- To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
- To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
- To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
- Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.
- Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 or equivalent level of knowledge /or GCSE English, Maths and science at grade C or above.
Desirable
- Working in a quality-controlled environment.
Experience
Desirable
- Health and Safety awareness
- Moving and Handling awareness
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Able to absorb and retain knowledge
- Basic IT skills
- Communication Skills
- Physically able to lift and/or carry instrument trays and manoeuvre fully loaded trolleys.
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSSH and risk assessment
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures.
- An appreciation and understanding of patient confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working times.
- Participate on call for scopes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team worker
- Flexible, Enthusiastic
- Well organised
- Professional manner at all times
- Time Management
- Embrace change
- Demonstrate a can do attitude
- Flexible working to meet the requirements of the role and service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 or equivalent level of knowledge /or GCSE English, Maths and science at grade C or above.
Desirable
- Working in a quality-controlled environment.
Experience
Desirable
- Health and Safety awareness
- Moving and Handling awareness
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Able to absorb and retain knowledge
- Basic IT skills
- Communication Skills
- Physically able to lift and/or carry instrument trays and manoeuvre fully loaded trolleys.
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSSH and risk assessment
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures.
- An appreciation and understanding of patient confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working times.
- Participate on call for scopes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team worker
- Flexible, Enthusiastic
- Well organised
- Professional manner at all times
- Time Management
- Embrace change
- Demonstrate a can do attitude
- Flexible working to meet the requirements of the role and service
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).
