Job summary
Harrogate Integrated Facilities are inviting applications to fill a Senior Sterile Services Technician post in our reputable Sterile Services Department.
We have recently expanded and have opportunities to recruit friendly and highly motivated individuals to our well established technical team of around 40 staff. You will be committed to teamwork and delivering a first class customer service.
The department specialises in processing surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes through the decontamination lifecycle, ready for patient use. It has a throughput of approximately 180,000 surgical instruments and 1500 flexible endoscopes each month.
Following a successful probation period the candidate will be offered an Apprenticeship Standard 099 in Healthcare Science Assistant L2.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Sterile Services team, reprocessing medical devices for clinical use, in accordance with the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 and work within the requirements of the internal quality management systems and the current issue of the departmental SOP's/POP's
To train new staff in all areas of the department
Senior Technicians need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance supporting the contents of all quality procedures and the quality manual at all times.
About us
Working for HIF
All our colleagues play an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible healthcare service for our community. In return, we offer the following exciting benefits and opportunities:
Support and wellbeing - Viv-up, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life's ups and downs - physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counselling
Lifestyle/savings - Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
Training and Development - apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media Champion to support our communication
Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our HIF Hero and Trust-wide KITE team and colleague recognition awards
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will be responsible for assessing and implementing the correct method of disinfection, packaging and sterilising of all medical devices that are to be processed in the department, in accordance with the quality standards and current issue of SOP/POP through the department.
Senior technicians will have knowledge of technical legislation relating to the HTM guidance.
Senior technicians are required to have a full understanding and working knowledge of the operation and parameters attained by automated washer disinfectors and autoclaves and must be able to perform the daily user checks required, troubleshooting and reporting any faults to the team Leader.
Responsible for the safe and correct use of automated Washer Disinfectors, Steam Sterilizers and all other plant equipment and machinery.
Senior technicians are required to be fully conversant with the Tracking system and must be able to carry out trouble shooting direct with Health Edge.
Be responsible for the accurate completion of all necessary documentation concerning the processing of each tray or supplementary medical device, effectively and efficiently, in accordance with the departments current work instructions. This involves the operational use of the surgical instrument tracking and traceability computer system and the Dot Matrix marking system.
All systems pertaining to tracking and traceability must never be compromised by technical decision. Technicians must demonstrate patient safety focus at all times.
Be responsible for adhering to the internal protocol for dealing with and actioning any non- conformity or deficiency that occurs in the decontamination life cycle, informing the team leader when required.
Be responsible for liaising with customers to ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and effectively, promoting excellent customer focus and care. Utilising the correct paperwork and systems which supports the departments invoicing process.
Senior Technicians will have the knowledge and experience required to train new staff in all areas of the department to a competent level.
Keep areas of work clean and tidy in accordance with departmental housekeeping policy documents and adhere to health and safety legalisation at all times.
All employees have a duty to take responsibility for their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their activities. To co-operate with the trust and department by complying with all health and safety systems, COSHH and SALUS control book, informing their line manager of any work situation, or practice which may be considered a risk or a health and safety danger.
Ensure that full tracking and traceability of all medical devices is adhered to by the correct use of the Health Edge Tracker system, Patient Trace and ensuring that cycle numbers are correct at all times and undertake the correct actions when problematic.
Ensure that all raw materials received into the department undergo the appropriate booking in and quality checking process, reporting any shortfalls immediately to a line manager.
Senior technicians to participate in the stock taking of products and individual projects pertaining to the quality management system and the decontamination life cycle.
To maintain and demonstrate a quality focused attitude and approach at all times.
Determine priorities ensuring all urgent issues are actioned and meet deadlines depending on customer requirements.
Responsible to undertake other tasks and duties as required which are commensurate with the nature of the post.
This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will be responsible for assessing and implementing the correct method of disinfection, packaging and sterilising of all medical devices that are to be processed in the department, in accordance with the quality standards and current issue of SOP/POP through the department.
Senior technicians will have knowledge of technical legislation relating to the HTM guidance.
Senior technicians are required to have a full understanding and working knowledge of the operation and parameters attained by automated washer disinfectors and autoclaves and must be able to perform the daily user checks required, troubleshooting and reporting any faults to the team Leader.
Responsible for the safe and correct use of automated Washer Disinfectors, Steam Sterilizers and all other plant equipment and machinery.
Senior technicians are required to be fully conversant with the Tracking system and must be able to carry out trouble shooting direct with Health Edge.
Be responsible for the accurate completion of all necessary documentation concerning the processing of each tray or supplementary medical device, effectively and efficiently, in accordance with the departments current work instructions. This involves the operational use of the surgical instrument tracking and traceability computer system and the Dot Matrix marking system.
All systems pertaining to tracking and traceability must never be compromised by technical decision. Technicians must demonstrate patient safety focus at all times.
Be responsible for adhering to the internal protocol for dealing with and actioning any non- conformity or deficiency that occurs in the decontamination life cycle, informing the team leader when required.
Be responsible for liaising with customers to ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and effectively, promoting excellent customer focus and care. Utilising the correct paperwork and systems which supports the departments invoicing process.
Senior Technicians will have the knowledge and experience required to train new staff in all areas of the department to a competent level.
Keep areas of work clean and tidy in accordance with departmental housekeeping policy documents and adhere to health and safety legalisation at all times.
All employees have a duty to take responsibility for their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their activities. To co-operate with the trust and department by complying with all health and safety systems, COSHH and SALUS control book, informing their line manager of any work situation, or practice which may be considered a risk or a health and safety danger.
Ensure that full tracking and traceability of all medical devices is adhered to by the correct use of the Health Edge Tracker system, Patient Trace and ensuring that cycle numbers are correct at all times and undertake the correct actions when problematic.
Ensure that all raw materials received into the department undergo the appropriate booking in and quality checking process, reporting any shortfalls immediately to a line manager.
Senior technicians to participate in the stock taking of products and individual projects pertaining to the quality management system and the decontamination life cycle.
To maintain and demonstrate a quality focused attitude and approach at all times.
Determine priorities ensuring all urgent issues are actioned and meet deadlines depending on customer requirements.
Responsible to undertake other tasks and duties as required which are commensurate with the nature of the post.
This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Must have previous experience of working in a Sterile services department
Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO standards
Experience
Essential
- Be able to show a good level of competency in all areas of the department
Desirable
- Previous experience of training staff
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Must have previous experience of working in a Sterile services department
Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO standards
Experience
Essential
- Be able to show a good level of competency in all areas of the department
Desirable
- Previous experience of training staff
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).
