Sterile Services Technician
The closing date is 25 May 2025
Job summary
This is a key role within the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) where you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of the decontamination duties for the safe decontamination of reusable medical devices, contributing to the clinical care of the patient - duties include carrying out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices and recording all tasks in the electronic tracking and tracing database.
The post holder will undertake all on the job training as deemed necessary for them to carry out their duties within the department in a safe manner.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively.
The post is a shift pattern covering Monday - Friday, Weekends & Bank Holidays, Early's and Lates. No night shift
This is a face to face interview only! We cannot accommodate virtual interviews!
Previous applicants from the last 6 months need not apply!
Main duties of the job
General
o To inspect the cleanliness/correctness of equipment together with checking the items for durability.
o To participate in the packing of surgical instruments, soft packs and comprehensive theatre packs.
o Learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the departments.
o Any other duties deemed reasonable
Communication and team relationships
o To participate in regular reviews of your own training programme in line with the development of departmental services.
o To identify problems that occurs within CSSD and brings them to the attention of a supervisor.
o Attend training sessions and up-dates that are laid on for departmental staff.
o To participate in problem solving and the management of complaints from all service users.
o To seek advice and guidance from seniors as required.
o To work collaboratively with members of the estates engineering team - especially with regard to downtime of the washers and sterilisers at time of serving and breakdown.
o Attend all staff meetings
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-S9127-LH
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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