Job summary
We are currently looking recruit to the position of Sterile Services Supervisor. The Sterile Services Department is registered with the MHRA and holds ISO 13485:2016.
You will need to have a 'can do' flexible approach and work within all production areas of the department whilst carrying out the supervisory role. Additionally you will ideally have experience of working within an area which has Quality Management Systems in place. This is an interesting and varied role, there is also the requirement to provide on-call cover.
For an informal discussion in relation to this post please contact Iona Williamson, Sterile Services Manager on telephone number 03000 841283. Email: Iona.Williamson@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by providing positive support to senior and junior colleagues and visitors to the SSD.
To ensure that each instrument set received into the department are processed by following the pre-set procedures relating to the SSD.
In the absence of the Sterile Services Manager take overall responsibility for the staff and department ensuring the continuity of service.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledgeable of sterile services procedures
- Knowledgeable of all work instructions and quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience in Sterile Services
- Ability to work in high-pressure environment and use own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ 3 Decontamination or equivalent level of Decontamination knowledge/experience
- Decontamination SSD supervisors / managers (to NHS guidance) course
Desirable
- Desire to work towards recognised NVQs preferably acceptable to IDSc standard
- Internal Auditor to ISO13485:2016 standard
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake internal rotation inc. on-call and contingency hours
Desirable
- Knowledge in Risk within Production Environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledgeable of sterile services procedures
- Knowledgeable of all work instructions and quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience in Sterile Services
- Ability to work in high-pressure environment and use own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate or NVQ 3 Decontamination or equivalent level of Decontamination knowledge/experience
- Decontamination SSD supervisors / managers (to NHS guidance) course
Desirable
- Desire to work towards recognised NVQs preferably acceptable to IDSc standard
- Internal Auditor to ISO13485:2016 standard
Other
Essential
- Ability to undertake internal rotation inc. on-call and contingency hours
Desirable
- Knowledge in Risk within Production Environment.
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).
