CELL Operator

Job summary

Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to work, and want to help make a real difference to the lives of others?

Are you looking for a career change, a new challenge or want more flexible working hours?

We currently have some great opportunities to join our dedicated team, supporting NHS patient services in County Durham.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates a Central Equipment Loan Library (CELL) with teams based at both University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. The CELL team provides a crucial supporting function by collecting and decontaminating Medical Equipment to ensure patient safety.

We are looking to recruit a hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join our CELL Team based at Darlington. This position is a part-time weekend role.

Main duties of the job

The CELL operator duties include operating a collection and delivery service for a range of medical devices including, pressure relief mattressess and infusion devices for wards and clinical areas. This will also include the cleaning, decontamination, preparation and storage of equipment, together with updating information on both electronic and manual tracking systems.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only