Apprentice Sterile Services Technician

Job overview

Under supervision to assist team members to undertake decontamination duties in all areas of the re-processing of Medical Devices by the receipt, wash assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery and tracking and tracing process in accordance with policies & procedures, to both internal and external customers, providing a safe product for use in direct patient care.

The complexity of the work is such that all staff are expected to apply themselves fully to the task in hand, so that mistakes are minimised, patient safety is not compromised and customer requirements are met in the agreed turnaround times.

The job role involves working on a four week rotating rota:

0800-1600

1000-1800

1500-2300

1600-2400

Working one weekend in four with days off in lieu and one day per week granted for study.

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Main duties of the job

As this role is an Apprenticeship there is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake extensive training as an Apprentice Technician to the accepted standards.

This role offers you the chance to develop skills, knowledge and experience in this area of expertise and you will be expected to attend all college study days (or undertake distance learning) with the agreed training provider organisation. This will also include regular meetings and reviews with your Training Officer.

As a responsible employer and as required by Apprenticeship rules we will ensure that you have 20% ‘off the job’ training as specified in all Apprenticeship qualifications.

Upon completion of the full Apprenticeship and having met the expected standards of all employees within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust there is the expectation that you will be offered a fully banded (Band 2) permanent role as a HSDU Technician within the HSDU Department.

Working for our organisation

The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organization as in accordance with the UKCA Medical Device Directive

To work as part of a team in the decontamination unit

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Good standard of education

IT Skills

procedures

communication skills

Ability to handle used equipment that has come into contact with bloods & body fluids

and to promote the highest standards of work

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Good Level of Education, Relevant Experience

• GCSE Maths C and above or equivalent
• GCSE English C and above or equivalent
• IT Skills
• Organizational skills, evidence of time management
• Evidence of Team Work
• Able to stand and concentrate for long periods, physically capable
• Ability to handle used equipment that has been in contact with bodily fluids
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience working in a sterile services department

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
• Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
• Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
• It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

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