Job Description

About The Role

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New and exciting change is taking place in our

Sterile Services (CSSD) department

at one of our flagship hospitals in Edgbaston, Birmingham!


We are looking for a Sterile Services Technician to join us to work on a Bank contract, as and when site needs hours covered.


You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Sterile Services Department Manager, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. This will include ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.

What you'll be doing

You will be accountable for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices this will involve washing, disinfecting and the sterilising of theatre equipment.



You'll help to maintain supplies inventories and stock levels, keeping accurate records maintained on our computer system tracking various theatre items and instruments. This will include, daily validation testing and recording.



You'll look to monitor all procedures and report malfunctions of sterilisers and washer-disinfectors to the Sterile Services Lead and record the details on forms.



You will be participating in conducting planned audits, looking at particulars such as equipment being correctly labelled and available as required and that equipment leaving the centre is correctly documented.



You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process. Care is also required when dealing with contaminated sets due to the possibility of sharps being left on trays resulting in exposure to body fluids when working in the decontamination area.



Hours based on two shift patterns;



Early - 07:00 - 15:00



Late - 11:00 - 19:00



A willingness to learn comfortable working within a team environment The right to work in the UK

What you can expect in return

Increased days of annual leave with years of service Being part of a friendly and supportive team Support with career opportunities if desired An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

What we'll look for in you

You will be coming from a very similar background, will be a strong team player and will have a good working appreciation of decontamination processes within a healthcare / surgical environment.



There is a requirement to stand while carrying out duties in all production areas; with a frequent requirement to exert a moderate to high physical effort whilst unloading and loading trolleys into the autoclaves and washer disinfectors.



You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process.



You will be an effective communicator at all level, both written and verbal with a good degree of computer literacy.

The role requires applicants to preferably have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations, however, practice plus group will put successful applicants through a course if there is no evidence of immunisation

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When your part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job, you have a career!



To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com.



At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Candidates are required to have right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.