About this role
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection (HSDU) Technician working at the County site. Cover will also be provided at the Royal Stoke site as required.
This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.
Shift Patterns:
Days: 06:00 - 14:00, Twilight: 14.00 - 22.00, Nights: 22:00 - 06:00
Saturday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00 - 16:00 or 12:00 - 20:00.
Sunday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between Day shift - hours TBA or 22:00 - 06:00 as part of one of the nights shift rota.
The successful applicant will be required to work permanent weekends with a back fill day off in the week.
On call and Bank holiday working on rota are essential.
Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 to 06:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Weekends are also at an enhanced rate.
**Permanent Night Shift will be considered and can be discussed at Interview.**
Main duties of the job
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.
Applicants should have a Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as you will receive full in-house training.
The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications Essential
Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
Decontamination role experience
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential
Worked within a team Worked in a production environment
Personal Qualities Desirable
Knowledge of Infection control procedures
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)