At a Glance
- Tasks: Decontaminate and sterilise surgical instruments while ensuring top-notch cleanliness.
- Company: Join First Choice, a leading employer in healthcare support.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, paid annual leave, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, with opportunities for extension.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare by ensuring safety and hygiene in medical environments.
- Qualifications: 1 year of relevant experience and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 26300 - 27600 £ per year.
First choice are currently recruiting 6 Cleansing Operatives to work within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, at their Craigavon Area Hospital site. 4 of these posts are required for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension. 2 of these posts are required for a period of 8 weeks, to cover the summer holidays.
Hours of work are based on the below shift pattern:
- 08:15 - 17:00
- 11:15 - 20:00
- 14:15 - 20:00
- 20:00 - 06:45
Pay rate for these roles will be:
- £12.71 Monday - Friday 08:00 - 20:00
- £17.92 Monday - Friday 20:00 - 06:00
- £17.92 Saturday
- £23.26 Sunday
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, display excellent organisational and cleanliness skills and be fully flexible to work weekdays and weekends.
Main duties:
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, pack, and sterilise reusable surgical instruments and medical devices in accordance with departmental policies and national standards.
- Operate and monitor washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilisation equipment to ensure effective processing of medical instruments.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on instruments and sterilisation cycles, maintaining compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
- Inspect surgical instrument sets for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness before sterilisation and distribution.
- Maintain accurate documentation and traceability records for instrument processing, sterilisation cycles, and equipment performance.
- Prepare and supply sterile instrument trays and procedure packs to operating theatres, wards, and clinical departments within required timeframes.
What We Need From You:
- At least 1 year relevant experience in a similar role.
- Willing to undertake an Access NI check.
- Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.
What We Will Offer You:
- Weekly pay
- Paid annual leave
- Inclusion into our company pension scheme
The Next Steps:
Contact Jonny Bill at First Choice Lurgan. Apply via the link.
First Choice is an equal opportunities employer.
Cleansing Operative Craigavon employer: First Choice Selection Services Limited
First Choice is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment at the Craigavon Area Hospital site, where you can make a meaningful impact in healthcare. With competitive pay rates, weekly pay, and paid annual leave, we prioritise employee well-being and job satisfaction. Our commitment to professional growth ensures that you will have opportunities to develop your skills while working alongside a dedicated team focused on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Contact Details:
First Choice Selection Services Limited Recruitment Team
