Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute the provision of healthcare to the people of Cardiff and the surrounding areas in South Wales by maintaining the highest standard of service provided by the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit at the University Hospital of Wales. The post requires no prior experience or knowledge, all training will be provided. There is an expectation to complete the training programme over a period of 2 years, the training post will be subject to the NHS Annex 21 pay scale . Upon completion of training and formal sign off in conjunction with an appraisal the successful candidate will move to the Band 3 pay scale.



The post holder will undertake the decontamination, packing, sterilisation and re-supply of surgical instruments etc, under the direction of the HSDU Supervisor, as part of a team.



All activities will be undertaken within the requirements of the Quality Management System.



To provide supervision to Trainee Technicians within the team when qualified.



Plan your own workload, under the direction of the shift supervisor.



The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.



There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post.



To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track sterile equipment in a controlled environment, as per quality control guidelines



To provide advice and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively.



Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.



To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed.



Disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.



To participate in the cleaning duties as set out in the Cleaning Schedules for the Unit.



Operate the computer tracking systems.



Sterilize all surgical equipment via steam/ethylene oxide/low temperature gaseous, and also inspect equipment post sterilization to ensuring all parameters have been reached.



There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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