This permanent full-time post sits in the sterile services department (SSD) at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, supporting the theatre team. The work centres on receiving, cleaning, sterilising, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment, including theatre and endoscopy kit. Shifts may fall on weekdays between 7am and 9pm or on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, across a 37.5-hour week. Training is offered to the right candidate, and a decontamination qualification is desirable rather than required.
What the job involves
- Receive, sort, inspect, clean, disinfect, assemble, prepare, sterilise, store and issue reusable surgical instruments and equipment
- Ensure theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use
- Monitor repairs of instruments
- Pack linen, instruments and consumables for sterilisation
- Check the functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment against manufacturer's instructions
- Complete tracking systems accurately
Skills & knowledge
- Self-motivated
- Works alone and in teams
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- Knowledge of infection control, microbiology and aseptic technique
Nice to have
- Certificate in Decontamination, NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 and 2 in Decontamination
- Knowledge of SSD machinery
- Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
- Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
- Knowledge of ISO standards
What’s offered
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free parking
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
