• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CRAHP-1024-40?language=en&page=1155&sort=publicationDateD

  Job summary

  A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Decontamination Lead within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust working across the acute sites and community sectors.

  The post holder will be required to act as professional lead for Decontamination for the Trust, providing expert advice on decontamination issues as required, working with colleagues, multi-disciplinary teams such as IPC, FM services, Clinical Teams and CSSD. You will also look to improve systems and processes to ensure they are responsive to service needs, thus streamlining processes and minimising risk.

  The postholder will be the link between the aforementioned teams to provide assurance on decontamination services to senior management. This will involve links to cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation services and involvement with JAG accreditation.

  A competitive interview process will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust policy for those applicants that meet the essential criteria of the post.

  Main duties of the job

  The main duties of the Decontamination Lead will include:

  - Responsibility for ensuring that the decontamination programme is implanted in relation to the organisation, and it takes account of relevant national guidelines.

  - Responsibility for the management and strategic development of decontamination services across the Trust.

  - Lead the development and implementation of the Trusts Decontamination Policy to support infection prevention and control and patient safety.

  - Act as Decontamination Lead Assessor for the Trust, including setting up and undertaking a programme of local decontamination reviews.

  - Act as The User and Surgical Instrument Manager as defined in HTM-01, Part A Management and Provision.

  - Act as responsible person for regulatory compliance as per Medical Device regulations.

  - To ensure delivery of quality and timely decontamination services to all internal and external customers, ensure compliance statutory legislation and external guidance, and delivery of Trust strategic objectives and national targets.

  - To be accountable for implementation of Decontamination Code of Practice across the Trust.

  About us

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  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Date posted

  17 October 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CRAHP-1024-40

  Job locations

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne And Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  The Decontamination Lead will have responsibility for ensuring that the decontamination programme is implanted in relation to the organisation and it takes account of relevant national guidelines.

  The Decontamination Lead will have overall responsibility for the management and strategic development of decontamination services across the Trust.

  To lead the development and implementation of the Trusts Decontamination Policy to support infection prevention and control and patient safety.

  Act as Decontamination Lead Assessor for the Trust, including setting up and undertaking a programme of local decontamination reviews.

  Act as The User and Surgical Instrument Manager as defined in HTM-01, Part A Management and Provision.

  Act as responsible person for regulatory compliance as per Medical Device regulations.

  To ensure delivery of quality and timely decontamination services to all internal and external customers, ensure compliance with statutory legislation and external guidance, and delivery of Trust strategic objectives and national targets.

  To be accountable for implementation of Decontamination Code of Practice across the Trust.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  The Decontamination Lead will have responsibility for ensuring that the decontamination programme is implanted in relation to the organisation and it takes account of relevant national guidelines.

  The Decontamination Lead will have overall responsibility for the management and strategic development of decontamination services across the Trust.

  To lead the development and implementation of the Trusts Decontamination Policy to support infection prevention and control and patient safety.

  Act as Decontamination Lead Assessor for the Trust, including setting up and undertaking a programme of local decontamination reviews.

  Act as The User and Surgical Instrument Manager as defined in HTM-01, Part A Management and Provision.

  Act as responsible person for regulatory compliance as per Medical Device regulations.

  To ensure delivery of quality and timely decontamination services to all internal and external customers, ensure compliance with statutory legislation and external guidance, and delivery of Trust strategic objectives and national targets.

  To be accountable for implementation of Decontamination Code of Practice across the Trust.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the demands of working in an externally monitored acute Trust
  • High level presentation and facilitation skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite of application software packages
  • Able to undertake research and literature searches
  • Able to develop policies and briefing documents to a high standard
  • Able to remain calm in a crisis and give clear advice
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems
  • Ability to negotiate and develop business partnerships
  • Evidence of clear strategic planning and thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Highly motivated and resourceful
  • Confident and highly organised
  • Understand and implement relevant Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of commercial business

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in application field of study
  • Postgraduate study to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Chartered Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences
  • Accredited internal Quality Auditor

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of managing decontamination services within the NHS
  • Experience of strategy development
  • Understanding of the auditing process of JAG accreditation within an acute NHS setting.
  • Proven leadership experience

  Desirable

  • Experience specific to sterilisation and decontamination of the surgical instruments and SSD processing and equipment
  • Experience in the management of medical equipment

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Professional disposition
  • Politically astute
  • The post requires standard keyboard use
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role. Including ability to travel to all Trust sites and represent the Trust at local and national events

  Desirable

  • Ability to lead and motivate a large team

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the demands of working in an externally monitored acute Trust
  • High level presentation and facilitation skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite of application software packages
  • Able to undertake research and literature searches
  • Able to develop policies and briefing documents to a high standard
  • Able to remain calm in a crisis and give clear advice
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems
  • Ability to negotiate and develop business partnerships
  • Evidence of clear strategic planning and thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Highly motivated and resourceful
  • Confident and highly organised
  • Understand and implement relevant Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of commercial business

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in application field of study
  • Postgraduate study to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Chartered Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences
  • Accredited internal Quality Auditor

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of managing decontamination services within the NHS
  • Experience of strategy development
  • Understanding of the auditing process of JAG accreditation within an acute NHS setting.
  • Proven leadership experience

  Desirable

  • Experience specific to sterilisation and decontamination of the surgical instruments and SSD processing and equipment
  • Experience in the management of medical equipment

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Professional disposition
  • Politically astute
  • The post requires standard keyboard use
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role. Including ability to travel to all Trust sites and represent the Trust at local and national events

  Desirable

  • Ability to lead and motivate a large team

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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