Job summary
Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant, part-time basis Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities: Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment. To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use. Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being. Production and communication of information and knowledge Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
About us
About Us "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 26735
- Job locations: Crondall Lane, Farnham, GU10 5XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Part-Time 22 hours per week Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant, part-time basis Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities. Duties and responsibilities:
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.
Production and communication of information and knowledge
Contribute to own personal development.
Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
Self-Motivated
Working alone and in teams
Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
English language to IELTS 7.0
Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
Knowledge of SSD machinery
Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
Knowledge of ISO standards
Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Free onsite parking
Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Who we're looking for:
- Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
- Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
- Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
- Self-Motivated
- Working alone and in teams
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- English language to IELTS 7.0
- Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of SSD machinery
- Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
- Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
- Knowledge of ISO standards
- Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
Qualifications
Essential
- Who we're looking for:
- Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
- Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
- Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
- Self-Motivated
- Working alone and in teams
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- English language to IELTS 7.0
- Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of SSD machinery
- Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
- Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
- Knowledge of ISO standards
- Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas
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This advert is for SSD Assistant with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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