# SSD Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Spire Healthcare Ltd. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ssd-assistant/717984ea-6f9f-49ad-b266-b76589bd3a42 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ssd-assistant/717984ea-6f9f-49ad-b266-b76589bd3a42.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Spire Healthcare Ltd - **Town:** Farnham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T11:06:02.927Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0058-26735?employerCode=E0058 - **Application URL:** https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=VGltLkxpbmNvbG5TaGF3LjEzODIxLjEyNTEyQHNwaXJlaGVhbHRoY2FyZS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 ## Job Content ### 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 ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.