About this role
Job summary
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the following vacancies for decontamination technicians at their Decontamination Services unit based in Enfield.
2 x Monday to Friday 22:00 to 06:00 shift2 x Wednesday to Sunday 22:00 to 06:00 shift1 x Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 shift
The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for these roles. You will receive an enhancement of pay for working unsocial hours and weekends.
The roles involve the following :
To stand for prolonged periods of time.To lift a considerable load above the waist.To bend, crouch, lift and turn repeatedly.Pushing and pulling heavy transportation.
The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to our own customers, other NHS, and Private Hospitals.
** Please note that the advert may close earlier than stated if a high number of applications are received.**
** Previous applicants need not apply.**
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day production, issue and distribution of medical devices required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications Essential
Numeracy Literacy
Desirable
IDSc Decon Course NVQ / TVQ Decontamination IT Literate
Experience Desirable
User of autoclaves and washer disinfectors Previously worked with ISO13485 Previously worked as SSD Technician
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Attention to Detail Well organised Follow routine and procedures Able to stand for long periods of time Able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Able to lift a considerable load above the waist Able to bend, crouch lift and turn repeatedly. Pushing and pulling heavy transportation
Desirable
Work to deadlines
Personal Qualities Essential
Work with minimal supervision Team Worker
Others Essential
Able to work flexible shifts Able to work in all areas of the department - including wash areas, loading unloading and distribution of stock.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chalkmill Drive
Chalkmill Drive EN1 1TZ
Enfield
EN1 1TZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)