technician Harrogate, England
Job description
Harrogate Integrated Facilities are inviting applications to fill a Decontamination Technician post in our reputable Sterile Services Department.
Experience is not required as full training will be provided upon commencement in post.
We have recently expanded and have opportunities to recruit friendly and highly motivated individuals to our well-established technical team of around 30 staff. You will be committed to teamwork and delivering a first class customer service.
The department specialises in processing surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes through the decontamination lifecycle, ready for patient use. It has a throughput of approximately 180,000 surgical instruments and 1500 flexible endoscopes each month.
Full training will be given for the role, but previous manufacturing or processing experience is advantageous.
Following a successful probation period and full training in the department, the candidate will be offered an Apprenticeship Standard 099 in Healthcare Science Assistant L2.
The Sterile Services technician will support the provision of a professional decontamination service by performing technical duties in all aspects of the decontamination process. The post holder will provide a customer focused service to staff, managers, clients and suppliers.
The Sterile Services Department is responsible for assessing and implementing the correct method of disinfection, packaging and sterilising of all medical devices that are to be processed in the department, in accordance with the quality standards and current issue of work instructions through the department.
To maintain a quality system for review by the Notified Body against the requirements of the quality standards for compliance against ISO13485 and the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC annex V (sterility only)
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
We are looking for staff for both full and part time vacancies to cover the following shifts: -
- 1 full time vacancies 37.5 hours over 5 days Monday – Friday 06.00 - 14.00 & 14.00-22.00 on a weekly rotation
- Will include Saturdays and Sundays 8am - 4.30pm (day off during the week if weekend days are worked)
