Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute the provision of healthcare to the people of Cardiff and the surrounding areas in South Wales by maintaining the highest standard of service provided by the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit at the University Hospital of Wales. The post requires no prior experience or knowledge, all training will be provided. There is an expectation to complete the training programme over a period of 2 years, the training post will be subject to the NHS Annex 21 pay scale. Upon completion of training and formal sign off in conjunction with an appraisal the successful candidate will move to the Band 3 pay scale.
The post holder will undertake the decontamination, packing, sterilisation and re-supply of surgical instruments etc, under the direction of the HSDU Supervisor, as part of a team.
All activities will be undertaken within the requirements of the Quality Management System.
To provide supervision to Apprentice Trainee Technicians within the team when qualified.
Plan your own workload, under the direction of the shift supervisor.
The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.
Main duties of the job
To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track sterile equipment in a controlled environment, as per quality control guidelines
To provide advice and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively.
Under limited 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 undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed.
Disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
To participate in the cleaning duties as set out in the Cleaning Schedules for the Unit.
Operate the computer tracking systems.
Sterilize all surgical equipment via steam/ethylene oxide/low temperature gaseous, and also inspect equipment post sterilization to ensuring all parameters have been reached.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Completion of the Sterile Services internal training matrix
Experience
Essential
- At least knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Skill and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Time management
- Manual Decontamination
- Performing automated decontamination procedures
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Good telephone manner
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all surgical specialities performed within the Health Board
- Have broad knowledge of all instrument sets and supplementeries
- Knowledge of all work instructions and quality management systems
- Medical Terminology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Flexible
- Professional manner
- Good communication skills
- Reliable
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Flexible to work all shift pattern's in Sterile Services
- Competent in all areas of the decontamination cycle
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Completion of the Sterile Services internal training matrix
Experience
Essential
- At least knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Skill and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Time management
- Manual Decontamination
- Performing automated decontamination procedures
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Good telephone manner
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all surgical specialities performed within the Health Board
- Have broad knowledge of all instrument sets and supplementeries
- Knowledge of all work instructions and quality management systems
- Medical Terminology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Flexible
- Professional manner
- Good communication skills
- Reliable
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Flexible to work all shift pattern's in Sterile Services
- Competent in all areas of the decontamination cycle
Desirable
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).
