About this role
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a part time position within our Decontamination Services Team.
Working hours are as follows: Monday to Friday - 5pm-10pm
Please note, this positions will be part of the Saturday rota working 1 in 4, hours are 8am to 1pm and Bank Holiday rota working 8am to 12pm.
*Please note: applicants must be OVER 18 years of age to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To undertake decontamination services duties and assist in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient
Record all tasks on the Health Edge computerised traceability systems
Work in accordance with the department's work instructions and Quality Management systems.
To provide supervision to Apprentice Decontamination Technicians within the team.
Plan own workload with limited supervision
The role involves exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
About us
AGH Solutions was born out of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, a hospital and community services trust based outside Keighley, West Yorkshire.
We are privileged to operate in a beautiful part of the country. The clinical services we support reach far up into the Yorkshire Dales, across the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven patch. We are also lucky to have excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and beyond. Leeds city centre is 25 minutes by train from Keighley.
We provide a wide range of services, from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement.
Our vision is to bring you a flexible, responsive, high quality, value for money service.
Our NHS heritage means we work to the values and ethics of the NHS, and to those of Airedale NHS FT specifically.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge / or GSCE English, Maths at Grade C or above
Desirable
Basic Microbiology knowledge
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Proven experience of working within a Healthcare/manufacturing environment Experience of customer relations and dealing with a diverse customer base both face to face and over the telephone Experience of working in a team but also able to work on own initiative Healthcare/industry experience in health and safety and hygiene
Desirable
Working within a Quality system and standard operating procedures Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
Skills Essential
Basic IT Skills Basic English and Maths Ability to work accurately under pressure
Personal qualities Essential
Good communication skills, written and spoken.
Desirable
Positive attitude towards change. Shows interest in the aims of the department.
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 AGH Solutions Ltd
Address Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://aghsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)