Sterile Service Assistant Theatres
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.- H onesty
- E quity
- A ccountability
- R espect
- T eamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
The post holder will possess a basic computer skills, GCSE Grade C in English, and Maths. NVQ Level 1-3. Previous experience in SSD’s or Operating Theatres desirable.
The post holder will be expected to assist in provision of sterile services to Theatres. give support to Theatre Staff within the Operating Theatre
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of CMH Theatres instruments being transferred between the hospitals.
Scanning of instrument from IHHS trolley to instrument storage CMH theatres.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Clinical Theatre Manager, The Trust Theatre Equipment Lead and Clinical Teams to ensure smooth and efficient running of theatres.
The post holder is responsible for the repair and refurbishment of theatre instrument and reporting faulty equipment to EBME. You will also assist the Loan instrument lead coordinator in the maintenance of an equipment register for all medical and surgical equipment within the department.
Record and action all non-conformance and negotiate any dispute.
You will also be responsible to book and check surgical loan / hired/ borrowed from companies or other hospitals; arrange transportation and returns/ collection and maintain an accurate record.
*******PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY******
Main duties of the job- update the theatre team regarding theatre supplies and associated finances, pricing and technical matters.
- Assists and negotiates with consultant, surgeons, and theatre staff regarding supplies ensuring that appropriate stock and items are ordered in a timely manner in line with the department’s budget.
- Liaises with EBME and other companies regarding repairs and replacement in line with current safety standards.
Provides support to the Loan and Instrument Coordinator with invoice queries with suppliers which maybe contentious due to discrepancies and/or delays in payment
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria- Education/ qualifications,• Basic computer experience
- NVQ Level 2 or 3
- GCSE grade C in English Maths
- Previous experience in SSD’s or Operating Theatres desirable
- Knowledge and experience,• Evidence of ability to work in a team and under supervision • Able to demonstrate clinical and technical skills in all aspects of the job description
- • Understanding of Confidentiality Computer literate(word/excel)
- Requisitioning items of stock and non stock
- Involved in systems for receipts and checking of deliveries
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Skills, abilities and attributes, • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Keyboard skills
- Telephone skills
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered.If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.
Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.
As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.