About this role
Job summary
Sterile Service Band 2 Assistant technical officer
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Technical Officer who will be expected to work rostered shifts on all days of the week in all of the Trusts decontamination facilities.
Main duties of the job
Role:
o To assist in ensuring that all products manufactured in the Trusts decontamination facilities are fit for purpose and produced in a timely and efficient manner.o To contribute towards a safe working environment within the departments.oTo work as part of a team and undertake duties as directed by the management team of the Trusts decontamination facilities.
oTo work within all of the decontamination facilities within UCLH Foundation TrustoTo work as part of a team in accordance with the agreed Quality Procedures for the departments and to follow instruction where appropriate.oTo work in all areas of the decontamination facilities on a day-to-day basisoTo highlight and record any Non-Conformances with the department's QMS to a senior member of staff.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Knowledge and experience
Working knowledge of the processing procedures and associated equipment. Demonstrate recognition and knowledge of medical devices. To understand changes to the Quality / productivity system to maintain efficient production methods. To adhere to departmental QMS Procedures & Trust policies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work with the management & supervisors to meet the production needs of the department & its customers. To ensure that production records, traceability, & non-conformance documentation is completed. Demonstrate an understanding of the customer/client relationship and the service provision To comply with the departmental personnel protective equipment procedures when working in all areas of the department. To comply with the Departments Sickness & Absence procedures. To ensure that internal and external staff adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
To mentor colleagues where appropriate. To comply with the departmental annual leave procedures. To assist in ensure raw materials within the packing room are maintained to an economical level. To ensure stocks held are within current life span of product. To assist in ensuring departmental resources are used to maximise efficiencies. To ensure all incidents are reported and documented in line with the departments QMS and Trust reporting procedures.
Communication
Communication with team members on departmental issues ensuring information is relayed in a timely and effective manner. Communication and problem solving with team members & customers. Working effectively within the existing departmental structure.
Personal Development
To support and mentor colleagues. To participate fully in departmental training programmes To attend mandatory training courses
Core duties Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met within a controlled environment, that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures. To work in all areas of the service To be responsible for final product release To monitor technicians performance To monitor compliance with dress code To decontaminate, replace or repair as agreed, equipment for use in operating theatres and other clinical areas.
To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to specified properties and cleanliness To inspect and assemble instruments according to the agreed specification To ensure by examination that products meet the required standards To maintain delivery schedules To provide customer service, visits and liaison To participate in on-call duties To ensure daily and weekly testing regime is carried out and adheres to regulatory standards To carry out stock audits to include pack sterility and ensure packs are in date
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
- UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualification
Essential
- Good understanding of written and spoken English. Ability to communicate clearly
Desirable
- Full or part member of IDSC
- Knowledge of working with a QMS
- Internal auditor certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing quality products within a defined performance criteria.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Experience of working within a decontamination facility
Communication and Customer Care
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to professional development.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communicator both verbally and written.
Physical Effort (Lifting and handling requirements
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Experience and ability to carry out repetitive manual handling of loads exceeding 15kg
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)