Job Description

We have 3 x WTE vacancies for Sterile Service Technicians at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the Sterile Services Department.



If you are flexible, hard working and have a keen eye for detail, come and join the team that keeps the surgical services throughout the Trust going, saving lives 365 days a year.



Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



We decontaminate, reprocess and return all reusable surgical equipment from UHCW NHS Trust and various other facilities - over 200 000 items a year, from single instruments up to surgical sets containing 100+ instruments.



Previous experience of working within a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team.

The ideal candidates will:

Be diligent in their work



Have an excellent eye for detail



Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions



Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative



Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Collect used equipment from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.



Sort used equipment by decontamination category as specified by departmental procedures.



Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment preparation checks in accordance with Trust and national standards.



Undertake daily user tests as required on washer-disinfectors, approve for use.



Undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer-disinfectors or manually where required using personal protective equipment provided.



Be able to recognise all surgical instruments and identify trays used within the trust once full competence training is completed.



Identify instruments requiring dismantling prior to decontamination and dismantle when necessary.



Examination of cleaned devices to validate cleaning processes.



Assemble instruments, checking for safety and correct function in accordance with departmental procedures, specifications and best practice.



Ensure cleanliness of persons prior to entering clean room, abide by clean room dress procedures and dress codes in the rest of the department and hospital.



Package instruments as specified in the clean room.



Assemble soft packs for wards and theatres.



Maintain correct work patterns in dirty and clean zones of the sterile supply unit, conforming to clean room requirements as per operational directives.



Use of autoclaves to sterilize devices ensuring cycle runs meet prescribed parameters and undertaking daily user tests as required following training.



Receipt of equipment requisitions from service users, preparation, dispatch and transportation to the destination department ensuring correct delivery of requested items.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.