Job summary
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield.
The Decon unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year providing a service to both the NHS and Private Hospitals. The service is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. We are looking for experienced individuals to join our Bank Team, who are able to work flexibly, have good organisational skills, attention to detail and can work to deadlines.
**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will offer Royal Free World Class Value based Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.
The role of SSD Technician is to assist in the day-to-day production, issue and distribution of medical devices required for clinical use. Technicians are expected to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.
For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence could offer the opportunities on bank that works around your lifestyle.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Disassemble re-usable medical devices, disinfect, pack and sterilise according to local and national policies.
2.Constantly adhere to good practice as trained.
3.Appropriate PPE to be always worn.
4.Cover work in all production areas including washing facilities.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
1.Support the management team to ensure an efficient and appropriate service is provided to our customers, flexibility in working pattern / times may be required.
2.Assist the management team to ensure work is done in an organised manner.
3.Record and submit clinical incident information when events happen through non-conformance reporting.
4.Address customer complaints in a professional manner and ensure concerns are followed up.
5.Follow work instructions accurately to maintain quality service to patients/customers.
6.Ensure traceability system is used accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1.Commit to continuing personal and professional development both through departmental and trust training schemes.
2.Complete non-conformance systems as trained as and when necessary.
3.Assist the management team in ensuring that the Trusts decontamination facilities work in accordance with all relevant guidelines.
4.Support and adapt to any changes that are implemented to improve the service.
5.Participate in Staff Development Review in accordance with Trust policy.
6.Ensure with Quality Control Officer that all required checks are carried out as and when instructed to do so.
7.Participate in the audit process.
For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Disassemble re-usable medical devices, disinfect, pack and sterilise according to local and national policies.
2.Constantly adhere to good practice as trained.
3.Appropriate PPE to be always worn.
4.Cover work in all production areas including washing facilities.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
1.Support the management team to ensure an efficient and appropriate service is provided to our customers, flexibility in working pattern / times may be required.
2.Assist the management team to ensure work is done in an organised manner.
3.Record and submit clinical incident information when events happen through non-conformance reporting.
4.Address customer complaints in a professional manner and ensure concerns are followed up.
5.Follow work instructions accurately to maintain quality service to patients/customers.
6.Ensure traceability system is used accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1.Commit to continuing personal and professional development both through departmental and trust training schemes.
2.Complete non-conformance systems as trained as and when necessary.
3.Assist the management team in ensuring that the Trusts decontamination facilities work in accordance with all relevant guidelines.
4.Support and adapt to any changes that are implemented to improve the service.
5.Participate in Staff Development Review in accordance with Trust policy.
6.Ensure with Quality Control Officer that all required checks are carried out as and when instructed to do so.
7.Participate in the audit process.
For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IDSc Decon Course
- NVQ / TVQ Decontamination
- IT Literate
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience as SSD Technician
- User of autoclaves and washer disinfectors
Desirable
- Previously worked with ISO13485
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Well organised.
- Follow routine and procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to lift a considerable load above the waist.
- Able to bend, crouch lift and turn repeatedly. Pushing and pulling heavy transportation.
- Work to deadlines.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Work with minimal supervision
- Team Worker
Desirable
- Willingness to continue personal development
Others
Essential
- Able to work flexible shifts.
- Able to work in all areas of the department - including wash areas, loading unloading and distribution of stock.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- IDSc Decon Course
- NVQ / TVQ Decontamination
- IT Literate
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience as SSD Technician
- User of autoclaves and washer disinfectors
Desirable
- Previously worked with ISO13485
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Well organised.
- Follow routine and procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to lift a considerable load above the waist.
- Able to bend, crouch lift and turn repeatedly. Pushing and pulling heavy transportation.
- Work to deadlines.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Work with minimal supervision
- Team Worker
Desirable
- Willingness to continue personal development
Others
Essential
- Able to work flexible shifts.
- Able to work in all areas of the department - including wash areas, loading unloading and distribution of stock.
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).
