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Assistant Technician (PERL)
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,828.00 to £28,700.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26828.00 - £28700.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N0067-24-0013 |
Summary
To use practical skills to deliver a specialist cleaning service in a controlled environment, using defined methods and equipment, and by following specific instructions and standard operating procedures to deliver the service. Scope of services will include: o Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces within the clean rooms and the facility o Mopping floors, walls and ceilings in the clean room and clean room change areas according to SOPs o Cleaning handwashing areas and replenishing soap and hand towels o Removing non-hazardous waste from the facility and disposing of appropriately o Replenishing stocks of specialist clothing, and other items To engage in Continuing Professional Development and training initiatives that aid in understanding PERL operations and becoming familiar with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, in line with the Technician Commitment and Research Concordat for a minimum of 10 days pro rata per year To ensure efficient use of resources by maintaining and securing facilities, including by collecting and distributing clean room clothing To work to an agreed work plan and day-to-day objectives determined and prioritised by the line manager(s)/ supervisor, including: To following radiation safety procedures as described in the Local Rules, SOPs and as directed by your manager To following instructions for clean room procedures in relation to handwashing, gowning and clean room behaviour To solve routine day-to-day problems and use initiative in applying established guidance/ methods to solve more complex, predictable problems that impact on the local service To report less routine or complex matters to the line manager(s)/supervisor(s) for guidance To use accurate record keeping of all cleaning activities, including monitoring the facility to ensure that it is functioning to the correct standards in terms of cleanliness To work with colleagues and network as agreed by the line manager(s), and form a network of contacts to provide support and share best practice To build working relationships with School staff, students, and key partners, to coordinate activities in a timely and effective manner To demonstrate and advise staff and students on routine cleaning techniques as appropriate To communicate information in a clear and precise way, both orally and in writing To contribute to ideas for improving current working methods and procedures To implement local environmentally sustainable practices, following the Kings sustainability audit process, where appropriate To collaborate with colleagues to share good practice and support wider sustainable initiatives and suggest new ideas where you see that improvements could be made To carry out periodic and ad hoc tasks as required. Previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties in a laboratory-based setting would be an advantage, but is not essential for a candidate who is good at following clear instructions and willing to learn. The post-holder will become a key support member to the core team responsible for production of radiopharmaceuticals necessary for PET scans used for patient benefit. The role is for 20 hours per week and all work will be done on-site at St Thomas Hospital. Usual hours of working will be between 12:00 and 16:00 although more flexible arrangements will be considered. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.