Apprentice Sterile Services Technician

Job overview

We are recruiting an Apprentice Sterile Services Technician to join our HSDU team on a Fixed Term 18 months apprenticeship contract in the decontamination unit.

Under supervision you will 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 successful candidate is expected to participate in a four week rotating rota consisting of the following shift pattern:

0800-1600

1000-1800

1500-2300

1600-2400

There is a an obligation to work one weekend in four with days off in lieu.

Main duties of the job

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work as part of a team and liaise with other apprentices, technicians, supervisors and managers.
• Receive training instruction and advice from mentor/line manager Conduct working relationships in a manner that reflects a service orientated department and respects Trust values.
• To refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff
• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers from other departments both inside the Trust and the Community Services and other agencies.
• To communicate with members of the public and patients.

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.