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Job Description
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- The ability to learn and robustly follow procedures and instructions
- An excellent understanding and practice of hygiene.
- Good Communication Skills
- Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in a Sterile Services Department or similar environment would be beneficial
- The ability to learn and robustly follow procedures and instructions
- An excellent understanding and practice of hygiene.
- Good Communication Skills
- Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in a Sterile Services Department or similar environment would be beneficial
Job summary
The Sterile Services Department at The Friarage Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team.This post will be paid at an Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 2 level for the first 12 months/until the successful candidate is fully trained. Then once the candidate is signed off as competent they will progress to becoming a Sterile Services Technician on an AfC Band 3. The current training provided includes a minimum of:-Around 6 months shopfloor based training - during which time you will work with a 'buddy' and learn all of the surgical instrumentation names and how to work all machinery within Sterile Services etc.A period of performance review whilst embedding the training provided.Completion of a City & Guilds qualification in The Principles of Decontamination
Main duties of the job
To play an integral part in the day-to-day operation of the SSD department, by delivering an efficient and flexible service. To safely decontaminate, inspect, package and sterilise surgical instrument sets to the end user, ensuring that on a day-to-day basis, the service meets operational targets and achieves the appropriate quality standards. This service uses a computerised instrument traceability/tracking system which staff will be trained in the use of.Whilst the base for this role is at The Friarage Hospital the successful candidate may be expected to also work on The James Cook University Hospital site. Staff may also be required to work within our Endoscope Decontamination Department on occasion (training will be given).Some experience in either Sterile Services or Endoscope Decontamination would be an advantage, but it is not essential as full training will be provided in role.The successful candidates will be keen to learn and to progress in their role and to become a fully competent Sterile Services TechnicianIt is essential that candidates have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be capable of working in a service driven by deadlines and turnaround times.Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Details
Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7027412-A
Job locations
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.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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