Assistant Technical Officer in Swansea

The Post Holders will be required to work as a member of the Sterile Services Team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers

Sterile Services staff are required to follow departmental procedures and work in accordance with the Quality Management System ISO13485:2016 and Medical Device Regulations

The Post Holders are required to assist in providing a quality service through the preparation, disinfection, production and sterilisation of reusable medical devices .

Understand and interpret the various documentations and procedures in line with departmental , national and Approved Body requirements

Main duties of the job

Follow department procedures to provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilization and delivery of ward and departmental areas, procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets for use in direct patient care within the ABMU Health Board. Accreditation to EC Directive 93/42 EEC must be maintained at all times by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and departmental procedures are followed.

• 1.To ensure that the policies and procedures applying to the Quality Management System are adhered to throughout the Department and the organisational requirements Policies and Procedures are met effectively
• 2. To support the delivery of a high standard of health care products to customers in the private and public sector.
• 3. To ensure a timely service meeting the highest standards and in a cost effective manner.
• 4. To assist in the development of the departments Quality Control Procedures.
• 5. To ensure staff work in compliance within all required standards, internal and those of an external origin that pertain to the service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

• 1.To ensure that the policies and procedures applying to the Quality Management System are adhered to throughout the Department and the organisational requirements Policies and Procedures are met effectively
• 2. To support the delivery of a high standard of health care products to customers in the private and public sector.
• 3. To ensure a timely service meeting the highest standards and in a cost effective manner.
• 4. To assist in the development of the departments Quality Control Procedures.
• 5. To ensure staff work in compliance within all required standards, internal and those of an external origin that pertain to the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy
• NVQ level 3 or Technical Certificate in Decontamination or equivalent level of knowledge and experience acquired through decontamination training

Essential Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work in an environment where there is high exposure to items contaminated with blood, bone, tissue, etc.
• Ability to give advice, to junior staff regarding routine matters
• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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.