About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) as an Evening & Night Shift Lead.
This is a key leadership role where you will manage and coordinate the evening and night shift operations, ensuring the safe, effective and timely decontamination of reusable medical devices. You will act as the senior point of contact on shift, supporting staff, maintaining workflow, and ensuring continuity of service.
We are looking for someone who has experience working in HSDU / sterile services (minimum 3 years, has supervisory or management experience including leading teams, possesses strong organisational and leadership skills, has knowledge of decontamination processes and equipment , can work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing demands, communicates confidently building strong working relationships, and demonstrates a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
What we offer
A supportive team environment within a critical patient safety service The chance to lead and shape service delivery within HSDU Opportunities for professional development and training
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the HSDU team during evening and night shifts Allocate workloads and ensure production targets and priorities are met Ensure all decontamination and sterilisation processes comply with standards and procedures Act as the first point of contact for operational issues, escalating where appropriate Support and develop staff through supervision, training and mentoring Maintain accurate documentation, tracking and traceability of equipment Monitor staffing levels, performance and attendance Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with HTM/ISO standards Work collaboratively with clinical teams and service managers to maintain service delivery
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, with grades A to C or equivalent including English and Maths. Apprenticeship in decontamination science / Level 3 B -Tec qualification / Technical certificate (IDSC) (or willing to obtain) Completed departmental training and assessments to qualified level. Qualification in team leadership or first line management or equivalent experience
Desirable
Diploma in decontamination science.
Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years' experience working within a HSDU or sterile services environment. Experience in the use and monitoring of decontamination and sterilisation equipment. Significant supervisory or management experience including day to day line management and performance monitoring.
Desirable
Experience working within the operational aspects of a quality management system. Experience of the decontamination standards including HTM01-01 and 01-06
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Essential
Significant people management skills and ability to organise self and others. In depth knowledge of decontamination processes. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in order to engage and motivate teams Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with the HSDU IT literate, keyboard skills, inputting and retrieving data and use of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of and ability to implement Trust policies and HSDU procedures Demonstrate a commitment to continuing development and a willingness to learn. Familiarity with Data Protection Act. Customer service skills. Evidence of problem solving & decision making with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Good knowledge of medical devices and surgical equipment. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Other Essential
Reliable work record DBS clearance Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)