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Job Description
- Req#: M9439-24-0064?language=en&page=437&sort=publicationDateDesc
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Minimum 5 GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent qualification including Maths and English Language, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
- Willingness to undertake any training/educational programme considered necessary to enhance performance in the role.
- Achieved or willing to work towards NVQ or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment, providing a professional service.
- Basic computer skills.
- Previous Sterile Services or NHS experience.
- Ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
- Effective personal workload organisation/ prioritising skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, methodically and flexibly to ensure that performance management targets are achieved.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and PPE.
- Evidence of using technical equipment.
- Ability to undertake the physical demands of the job.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Be able to carry out weekend working, and also shift working when required.
- Minimum 5 GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent qualification including Maths and English Language, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
- Willingness to undertake any training/educational programme considered necessary to enhance performance in the role.
- Achieved or willing to work towards NVQ or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment, providing a professional service.
- Basic computer skills.
- Previous Sterile Services or NHS experience.
- Ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
- Effective personal workload organisation/ prioritising skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, methodically and flexibly to ensure that performance management targets are achieved.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and PPE.
- Evidence of using technical equipment.
- Ability to undertake the physical demands of the job.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Be able to carry out weekend working, and also shift working when required.
Job summary
Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to work, and want to help make a difference to the lives of others?
Are you looking for a career change, a new challenge or want more flexible working hours?
We currently have some great opportunities to join our dedicated team, supporting NHS surgical services across County Durham.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates a central Sterile Services Department (SSD) based at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND). The purpose of the SSD is to supply surgical teams with all the equipment required for clean, sterile procedures. SSD collects from and delivers to operating theatres, departments, wards and clinics throughout the Trust.
The SSD is a crucial part of the surgical service, ensuring that instruments needed for operations are properly sterilised and maintained, and that the risk of patient infections is minimised. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced SSD staff working alongside our wider clinical teams.
PLEASE NOTE: The working hours for this post are between 2pm and 10pm to include Monday and Tuesday, part time and full time hours available.
Main duties of the job
The SSD Technician duties include the receipt of used equipment from theatres and wards, the decontamination and sterilisation of instruments, inspection and packing for delivery back to clinical teams.
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Date posted
19 June 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,369 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M9439-24-0064
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellent attention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy and concentration
Good communication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Be approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would be preferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and moving equipment that can be physically demanding.
Job responsibilities
To join the team, we are looking for the following:
Excellent attention to detail as the work demands a high level of accuracy and concentration
Good communication skills, and the ability to work well within the team
Be approachable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a similar environment would be preferred, but full training will be provided.
This post involves manual dexterity and moving equipment that can be physically demanding.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer's website
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.