About this role
Job summary Bank Sterile Services Assistant | Theatre | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Havant, Hampshire
Main duties of the job Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being. Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination. Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation. Complete tracking systems accurately. Monitor repairs of instruments Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructions Physical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required.
About us Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sterile Service Assistant (SSD) to join our flexible staff bank. This role will support our Theatre Team at Spire Portsmouth Hospital on an as and when basis.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings, and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.
Job description Job responsibilities Bank Sterile Services Assistant | Theatre | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Havant, Hampshire
Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sterile Service Assistant (SSD) to join our flexible staff bank. This role will support our Theatre Team at Spire Portsmouth Hospital on an as and when basis.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings, and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.
Duties and responsibilities;
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination.Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.Complete tracking systems accurately.Monitor repairs of instrumentsChecking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructionsPhysical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required.
Who we're looking for Good communication skills.Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential.Basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene.Mandatory training including infection control (Desirable)Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences (Desirable)Equipment and medical devices competence (Desirable)
Benefits
* Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good communication skills. Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential.
Experience Essential
Good communication skills. Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential. Basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene. Mandatory training including infection control (Desirable) Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences (Desirable) Equipment and medical devices competence (Desirable)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Bartons Rd, Havant PO9 5NP
Havant
PO95NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)