Bank Decontamination Technician

Job Description

Bank Decontamination Technician Clifton Park Hospital Bank Hours

The role:

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individual who have already worked within the field of decontamination of reusable medical devices or who have completed a recognised decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate). You will be responsible for the full decontamination cycle on reusable medical devices (surgical instruments) to the highest of standards in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures participating fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times.

• To undertake decontamination duties and assist in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.

• To carry out the receipt disassembly cleaning reassembly packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.

• To carry out the receipt disassembly cleaning reassembly packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.

• Work in accordance with the Departments Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.

• To provide supervision to Apprentice/Trainee Decontamination Technicians within the team.

• Plan your own workload with limited supervision.

• To plan and coordinate the activity of a shift as required in the absence of the Decontamination Technician Supervisor

Where you will be based

Clifton Park Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The hospital opened in 2006 and is located just outside of York it has built an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance patients who are selffunding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the ereferral system.

What you will bring with you

• An experience as a Decontamination Technician within a health care setting

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

• Good computer skills (MS Office package)

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Flexibility to work shifts

What is a Bank contract:

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead you work on an adhoc basis filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability leaving you with a greater worklife balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements

• Free DBS

• Contributory pension scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)

• Free uniform

• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a wellestablished global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong longstanding relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Clifton ParkHospital is committed to quality equality and opportunity for all.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.