Bank role in the sterile services part of Spire Portsmouth Hospital's theatre team, joining its flexible staff bank on an as-and-when basis. The work centres on checking instruments on trays before and after decontamination, packing linen, instruments and consumables for sterilisation, and checking sterilising equipment against manufacturer instructions. The post involves heavy lifting, and cover is often needed for busy periods, sickness or annual leave. A decontamination qualification is desirable but not essential, and full induction and mandatory training updates are provided.
What the job involves
- Check correct instruments are on trays before and after decontamination
- Pack linen, instruments and consumables for sterilisation
- Check sterilising and decontamination equipment against manufacturer's instructions
- Complete tracking systems accurately
- Monitor repairs of instruments
- Undertake routine tasks related to individuals' health and wellbeing
- Carry out physical tasks, including heavy lifting
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Basic awareness of health and safety and hygiene
Nice to have
- Qualification in decontamination
- Mandatory training including infection control
- Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences
- Equipment and medical devices competence
What’s offered
- Paid weekly
- Unsocial hours enhancements, depending on shift pattern worked
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Smart spending discounts and Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
- Free uniform
- Free DBS check
- Training and opportunities to progress into permanent posts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
