About this role
Job summary Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team via the temporary staffing bank.
Spire Clare Park is an elective hospital situated in Farnham that has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We offer a range of surgical specialties, which includes: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetics, Urology, Dermatology and ENT.
Main duties of the job Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment. To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use. Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being. Production and communication of information and knowledge Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
About us "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Job description Job responsibilities Bank SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Ad-hoc Shifts
Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team via the temporary staffing bank.
Spire Clare Park is an elective hospital situated in Farnham that has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We offer a range of surgical specialties, which includes: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetics, Urology, Dermatology and ENT.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.Production and communication of information and knowledgeContribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
Who we're looking for: Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in DecontaminationOr City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / EndoscopySelf-MotivatedWorking alone and in teamsBasic awareness of health, safety and hygieneEnglish language to IELTS 7.0Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic techniqueKnowledge of SSD machineryKnowledge of basic instruments and equipmentKnowledge of sterile packing techniquesKnowledge of ISO standardsAbility to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Contract: Bank 0 hours, flexible working
Bank Benefits: Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveSave an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car parkAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
About Us
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy Self-Motivated Working alone and in teams Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene English language to IELTS 7.0 Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique Knowledge of SSD machinery Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment Knowledge of sterile packing techniques Knowledge of ISO standards Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Experience Essential
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy Self-Motivated Working alone and in teams Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene English language to IELTS 7.0 Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique Knowledge of SSD machinery Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment Knowledge of sterile packing techniques Knowledge of ISO standards Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
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).
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 Crondall Lane
Farnham
GU10 5XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)