Sterile Service Technician

A fixed term, full time vacancy for the Sterile Service Technician role is now available 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.

This is a fixed term 9 month contract to cover Maternity Leave. There may be an opportunity to become a permanent member of the team depending on circumstances at the end of the fixed term.

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
  
  

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert is capped for numbers and will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neil Harper Job title: SSD Production & Development Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02476 968979

Stuart Brooks

Quality / Deputy Manager

[email protected]

02476 968979