Senior Sterile Services Technician
City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England
W1U
- Pay
- £25,837 - £28,708 per annum + excellent benefits
- Job level
- Other Qualified Professional
- Hours
- Full time
- Type
- Permanent
- Posted
- 14 Mar 2025
- Closes
- 13 Apr 2025
- Pay
- £25,837 - £28,708 per annum + excellent benefits
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Role
- Other Qualified Professional
- Posted
- 14 Mar 2025
- Closes
- 13 Apr 2025
Job Description
Senior Sterile Services Technician
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital
Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week ( Apply/ Apply. Night shifts may also be necessary on the odd occasion
Monday - Friday, with Saturdays on rotation
Salary: £25,837 - £28,708 per annum + excellent benefits
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Sterile Services Technician to join our CSSD Department at The Princess Grace Hospital. Within this role, you will provide sterile instruments/supplies to theatres and departments within the hospital, in a timely and efficient manner. You will also assist with decontamination process of reusable medical devices in line with hospital and national guidelines and understand the Infection Control requirements in relation to patient care and medical devices
Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. To us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What you'll do:
- To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
- To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
- To provide advice and training to Apprentice Decontamination Technicians effectively.
- To provide a collection and delivery service to the Decontamination Departments' customers.
- To inform the Decontamination Technician Supervisors of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.
- To undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed.
- To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions
- To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
- To communicate with enquires from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific advice where required.
- To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. Scientific and Technical
- To follow the decontamination departments training programme, including Trust statutory and mandatory and the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager.
- Previous extensive experience as a sterile services technician
- Understanding of Infection Control requirements in relation to patient care and medical devices
- Understanding of QMS
- Previous experience in attending and preparing for external auditing
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care star
Ref: 0045663
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