Sterile Services Assistant

NHS

  • Poole, Dorset
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
Do you want to work in a busy, friendly department?An opportunity has arisen within the Sterile Services Department for two Sterile Services Assistants. The Department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilising and distribution of instruments and endoscopes to Wards, Departments and Theatres.We are looking for a friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work in our Department.You must have a passion for learning and embracing change. Experience is not necessary as training will be given. Applicants must be able to work within a team, but also on their own initiative. They must have a good eye for detail and be able to stand for long periodsContinuous shift rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidaysUnsocial hours are subject to additional payments when specified hours, including nights weekends or bank holidays are undertakenBase Location: Alderney HospitalInterview Date: TBCMain duties of the job
  • Using departmental procedures and best practice which deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated surgical instruments and equipment which are fit for purpose
  • Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust. Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time
About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year PAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number153-SU04961Job locationsAlderney HospitalPooleBH12 4NBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advertPerson SpecificationQualificationsDesirable
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent in similar industry
ExperienceEssential
  • Be able to use computer system for tracking and tracing
  • Understanding a range of routine working procedures
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical specialities
Person SpecificationQualificationsDesirable
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent in similar industry
ExperienceEssential
  • Be able to use computer system for tracking and tracing
  • Understanding a range of routine working procedures
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of instruments across a range of surgical specialities

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