Decontamination Technician

Job Description

Decontamination Technician

Yorkshire Clinic Bingley

Full-Time 37.5 hours

The role:

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individual who have already worked within the field of decontamination of re-usable medical devices or who have completed a recognised decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate). You will be responsible for the full decontamination cycle on re-usable 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 co-ordinate the activity of a shift as required in the absence of the Decontamination Technician Supervisor

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

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Flexible shift patterns available where possible

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Free Parking on site

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Concerts for Carers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us:

The Yorkshire Clinic is one of West Yorkshires leading private hospitals set in three acres of woodland in the grounds of Cottingley Hall near Bingley. The hospital opened in 1982 and has 57 bedrooms including one twin-bedded room all with en suite five fully equipped theatres all with ultra clean air technology are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures such as arthroscopy hip and knee replacement.

The Yorkshire Clinic have recently been rated as Outstanding by CQC.

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established 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 long-standing 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.

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.