SSD Assistant

SSD Assistant Sterile Services Department Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham Staffing Bank Part-Time 22 hours per week

Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant part-time basis

Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is ratedGood by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services includingOrthopaedics General Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Urology Dermatology and ENT supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Under general supervision with opportunity to make independent decisions performs duties that will include receiving sorting inspecting cleaning disinfecting assembling preparing sterilizing storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
• Undertake routine tasks related to individuals health and well-being.
• Production and communication of information and knowledge
• Contribute to own personal development.
• Assist in maintaining own and others health and safety and security.

Who were looking for:

• Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
• Or TVQ level 1 & 2inDecontamination
• Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
• Self-Motivated
• Working alone and in teams
• Basic awareness of health safety and hygiene
• English language to IELTS 7.0
• Principles of infection control fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of SSD machinery
• Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
• Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas

What We Offer

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; its their dedication warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date:If we have received sufficient applications this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics inpatient day case and outpatient care operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health musculoskeletal and dermatological services.