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Bank SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Ad-hoc Shifts
Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team via the temporary staffing bank.
Spire Clare Park is an elective hospital situated in Farnham that has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We offer a range of surgical specialties, which includes: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetics, Urology, Dermatology and ENT.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.Production and communication of information and knowledgeContribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
Who we're looking for:
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in DecontaminationOr City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / EndoscopySelf-MotivatedWorking alone and in teamsBasic awareness of health, safety and hygieneEnglish language to IELTS 7.0Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic techniqueKnowledge of SSD machineryKnowledge of basic instruments and equipmentKnowledge of sterile packing techniquesKnowledge of ISO standardsAbility to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Contract: Bank 0 hours, flexible working
Bank Benefits:
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveSave an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car parkAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible
