About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and busy Hospital Sterile Decontamination Unit (HSDU) team at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey.
The HSDU plays a vital role in patient safety by providing a high-quality decontamination service to operating theatres, wards and departments across the Trust, including Main Theatres, Day Surgery, Short Stay Unit, Treatment Centre and Central Delivery Suite. We also support external customers such as GP surgeries.
This is a full time position working the following shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday - Wednesday 13:30-21:30, Thursday 14:00-21:30 and Saturday 09:00-18:00.
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 13:30 - 21:30 and Friday 10:00-18:00.
Some flexibility is required, as cross-site working may occasionally be needed.
No previous experience is required and full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in healthcare support services.
Main duties of the job
As part of the HSDU team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments, ensuring they are ready for clinical use.
Your duties will include:
Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilising surgical equipment. Receiving contaminated instruments and preparing them for decontamination. Operating automated washers and sterilisers in line with procedures. Manually cleaning and assembling equipment according to manufacturer guidance. Scanning instrument trays using a computerised tracking system. Maintaining clean and safe workstations and disposing of waste appropriately. Reporting equipment defects or discrepancies to team leaders. Supporting stock control, audits and investigations into non-conformances.
About us Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
Motivated and keen to learn. Able to work well as part of a team, with good communication skills. Comfortable working independently and following procedures. Committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service.
You will be required to complete all mandatory training, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Manual Handling, alongside role-specific HSDU training.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Good standard of education Good level of numeracy and literacy Basic computer skills
Desirable
Sterile Services trained
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a busy environment Experience of working in a customer led environment
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working to a Quality System
Skills Essential
Team Player Able to follow instruction Flexible Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Understanding of decontamination
Special Requirements Essential
Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time Able to work in an enclosed 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.
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)