CSSD Operative (CDU Operative Central Decontamination Unit)
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Job Summary
The CDU Operative will support the safe and efficient reprocessing of medical devices in accordance with national standards HSE protocols and manufacturer guidelines. The role involves working as part of a team to ensure timely turnaround of sterile instruments and equipment to support clinical services.
To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or other Professional Staff.
The CSSD Operative (CDU Operative) will also be required to help and support colleagues within the theatre department stock control will be a fundamental part of the role.
CSSD Operatives support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings. They generally work in support or under delegation direction and supervision of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care. - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO).
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact: Pauline Kenny
Location: Surgical Hub Swords Co Dublin as part of Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
Candidates must have at the closing date for receipt of applications:
Statutory registration professional qualifications experience etc.
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Possess a relevant* Health Skills qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5.
(See note* below)
or
(ii) Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
(See note* below)
or
(iii) Be currently undertaking a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a commitment to complete the appropriate health skills QQI Level 5 qualification within 2 years of taking up post
or
(iv) Be currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant Care Assistant Attendant Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 2 years and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate Health Skills qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 programme on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) within 2 years of taking up post.
And
- (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the role
With regard to criterion (i) the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications
- QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
- QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies
