Sterile Services Technician

Practice Plus Group

  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • £23,810 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Join our dedicated Sterile Services team at Practice Plus Group and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and excellent clinical outcomes. As our Sterile Services Technician, you'll be supporting the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to departments across the hospital. Every instrument you prepare will contribute to delivering the highest quality care for our patients.This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a weekThe role requires you to have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations, however, we will put successful applicants through a course if there is no evidence of immunisationWhat you'll be doingAs our Sterile Services Technician, you will be:
  • Cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilising, and distributing medical devices in line with strict infection control and safety protocols.
  • Ensuring all instruments are fit for purpose prior to patient use.
  • Monitoring sterilisation and washer-disinfector equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly.
  • Performing daily validation tests and keeping accurate traceability records.
  • Carrying out quality checks for cleanliness and completeness before distribution.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across clinical departments.
  • Using PPE at all times and maintaining a safe, clean working environment.
  • Supporting the orientation and training of new staff when required.
What we'll look for in youWith your experience working as a technician in a sterile services department or within a healthcare setting, you will also have:
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritise tasks under pressure, and adapt to change effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to personal development and high standards of patient safety.
  • Hepatitis B and TB vaccination or willing to get them, this is a requirement for the role.
  • IDSc Membership, NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ 1&2 in Decontamination - desirable
What you can expect in return;
  • A salary of £23,809.50 per annum
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • The support you need to grow in your role, if desired
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date – for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.LocationPractice Plus Group Hospital Shepton MalletPositionAdministration and Business SupportAdvertising SalaryA salary of £23,809.50 per annumVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypeFull TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.At Practice Plus Group, we currently deliver more than 70 different healthcare services across the UK with some of these services being rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. Our healthcare services include hospitals and surgical centres and we are proud to be the UK's leading independent provider of healthcare services in over 40 prisons. We also lead the way in the design and delivery of Integrated Urgent Care.

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