[ref. j2123318] Sterile Services Supervisor - Truro
Job overview
We are currently looking for a SSD Supervisor to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The department provides an important service within the Hospital, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments for the Operating Theatres/Wards, Departments and external customers.The department is fully accredited to European Standards and works within a Quality System. The department has various shifts, which cover the 24-hour day.
Main duties of the job
To supervise/manage technicians in all functions within the decontamination process of reusable medical devices, to ensure the team objectives are achieved in providing disinfected/sterilized reusable medical devices for Operating Theatres, Wards, Clinics, External Customers and Endoscopy Departments across Cornwall & the Isle of Scilly.
To perform a full range of decontamination duties and be accountable as the duty supervisor.
To assist with the development of the department’s standard operating procedures and work instructions in accordance with quality management systems and ensure staff comply with them.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
- NVQ leve 3, Citys & Guilds or BTec in Decontamination
- WTM4 (Eastwood Park)
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive experience in working in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and Service User /Customers
- Working as part of a team.
- Experience of Supervising Staff
- Experience of managing performance to achieve delivery targets
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in/alongside a clinical team.
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential criteria- Technical knowledge of re–usable medical devices
- IT Skills - Ability to analyse and interpret information and data
- Quality Management
- Good people management and people development skills
- Ability to undertake instructions accurately and effectively
- Be able to plan and prioritise work requirements
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential criteria- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to operate as part of a team.
- Capable of solving complex problems and issues in a pressured and time sensitive environment
- Punctual and reliable attitude to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to providing a quality service
Training
Essential criteria- Willing to undertake training
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.