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Key details
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Administrative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 8h ago
Skills
About the role
Sterile Services Technician | SSD | Manchester | Fixed-Term Contract – 12 months
Spire Manchester Hospital is now recruiting a Sterile Services Technician to join our warm and friendly team on a Fixed-Term basis.
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues, and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake routine tasks related to patient safety and service delivery within the Sterile Services Department.
- Check that the correct instruments are present on trays before and after decontamination.
- Pack instruments and consumables for sterilisation.
- Complete instrument tracking systems accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor and coordinate instrument repairs.
- Check the functionality of sterilising and decontamination equipment in line with manufacturers' instructions.
- Carry out the decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, health and safety, and quality standards.
Who We Are Looking For
- Knowledge of medical device decontamination is essential.
- Basic awareness of health and safety and hygiene principles.
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and safety.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
- Employer and employee contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Private medical insurance.
- Free onsite parking, saving an average of £50 per month.
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
- Free uniform.
- Free DBS check.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the Spire Healthcare Wellbeing Centre.
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
- Full induction and mandatory training programme.
- Support and guidance throughout your career from Spire's specialist teams.
Why Spire?
Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference; it is their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: To streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.