About this role
Job summary
The Sterile Services Department is responsible for the decontamination and supply of sterile equipment to all operating theatres within Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital, in addition to wards, departments, Maternity, Neo-Natal, Sunderland Eye Infirmary and multiple podiatry clinics across Sunderland.
Each month between 15,000 and 17,000 trays are reprocessed by the department, plus roughly 6,000 supplementary (single) items.
The Sterile Services Department is responsible for undertaking all aspects of equipment reprocessing to ensure that all reusable medical devices are properly decontaminated and that the risks associated with decontamination facilities are adequately managed.
Our trained staff work with specialised equipment and machinery to undertake a full programme of decontaminating, packing, labelling and tracking, and sterilising of surgical equipment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a service by collecting dirty/used and delivering sterile instruments/trays/sets from/to Trust sites i.e. Sunderland Eye Infirmary, South Tyneside District General Hospital and Durham Treatment Centre as well as various other off-site clinics operated by the Trust. You will also be required to deliver other goods/packages between theatres between SRH & STDH in accordance with the Departments Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
In addition to driving duties, you will assist in the provision of dismantling, decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical/surgical equipment and sundry items to the departments customers.
The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids/tissue
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a service by collecting dirty/used and delivering sterile instruments/trays/sets from/to Trust sites i.e. Sunderland Eye Infirmary, South Tyneside District General Hospital and Durham Treatment Centre as well as various other off-site clinics operated by the Trust. You will also be required to deliver other goods/packages between theatres between SRH & STDH in accordance with the Departments Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
In addition to driving duties, you will assist in the provision of dismantling, decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical/surgical equipment and sundry items to the departments customers.
The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids/tissue.
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Person Specification
Physical Skills Essential
Must have manual dexterity Be able to deal with the day to day demands of the post in terms of physical activity Must be able to commit to working the departments shifts system i.e. 07:00 and evenings till 10 pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a production style environment
Desirable
Previous experience at driving a van with a MAM of 3.500 kg or higher Previous experience in sterile services or decontamination
Qualifications Essential
Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent Basic IT Skills Full Clean B driving licence allowing the holder to drive 3.500kg vans
Desirable
Previous Sterile Services knowledge. C1 driving licence or higher
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good communication skills face to face and over the telephone Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work under own initiative in a logical and systematic fashion in line with local and Trust policy Able to work under pressure and to deadlines Able to cope with several issues at one time Must have a positive can-do attitude Must be flexible to the needs of the post Must be able to work as part of a team
Desirable
Basic computer and keyboard skills
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)