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Sterile Services Assistant - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6279479/176-S-6279479 |
Summary
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who would like to work in the challenging and changing world of sterilisation and decontamination, within the Sterile Services Department (SSD) at Peterborough City Hospital.
SSD is responsible for the complete decontamination of surgical instrument sets and flexible endoscopes used by the Clinicians within the Trust, and external customers, making the service we provide a vital one.
Therefore, we are looking for a hard-working, confident and capable individual looking to work within a busy but friendly environment, where the staff have a real pride in what they do.
**Polite Note - Previous applicants need not apply.**
We are looking for people who are able to work equally well within a team, or independently and unsupervised. You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication skills, well organised and able to work under pressure.
You will be a valued member of our team, and whilst previous experience of Sterile Services and decontamination practices would be desirable, full training will be given on all aspects of the department, and ISO13485:2016 quality systems.
This role involves a lot of heavy lifting / manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The department is open:
Monday – Friday 06.00 – 19.15
Saturday & Bank Holidays 7.30 -16.00
The post holder will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever-changing demands of the Service Users.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black,Asianand Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible workingopportunities.
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bankholidays.
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in yourrole.
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy workenvironment.
• Access to our in-house physiotherapyservice.
• On-site canteens offering subsidisedmeals.
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.
For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024