Sterile Services Technician
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at the Royal site.
This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice Shift Patterns:
Predominantly working core shifts of 6:00 - 14:00 (Days) & 14.00 – 22.00 (Twilight) Monday through to Sunday. Working every weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) with a day off in the week to compensate.
Saturday working will form a part of the normal working week once fully trained and is incorporated within contracted working hours, and will be between the hours of: 8.00am - 8.00pm
Sunday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 8.00am – 23.30pm On call and Bank holiday working on rota are essential. Pay scale – Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Main duties of the job
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.
Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.
The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager on 01278 672910 or email: [email protected]