Team Leader 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Team Leader - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Circle Decontamination - Stockport
37.5 Hours & Fixed Term
Salary: Up to 27080.50 per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join their team of staff in theDecontamination department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Oversee daily operations of the decontamination unit ensuring efficient workflow and service continuity.
• Supervise staff rotas and shift patterns in alignment with departmental needs and escalate discrepancies to senior staff.
• Operate and monitor decontamination equipment including ultrasonic machines autoclaves washer disinfectors and endoscopy washers.
• Assist with the induction training and mentoring of new and existing staff.
• Ensure full compliance with track and trace systems both electronic and manual.
• Contribute to the units quality and safety agenda by identifying opportunities for service improvement.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working in a sterile services unit and endoscopy decontamination setting.
• Proficiency in the safe operation and testing of decontamination equipment.
• Working knowledge of track and trace systems both manual and electronic.
• Institute of Decontamination Science Certificate (IDSc) or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with production documentation systems.
• Ability to work variable shifts including days nights and weekends (MondaySunday).
• Strong awareness of health and safety and infection prevention control practices.
• Excellent communication organisation and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

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