SSD Assistant

Sterile Services Assistant | Cambridge | Full Time, Permeant | 37.5 | Excellent Benefits

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team on a full time permeant basis.

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.
Monitor repairs of instruments
Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
Complete tracking systems accurately.

Who we're looking for:

Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable)
Self-Motivated
Ability to work alone and in teams
Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable)
Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable)
Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable)
Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable)
Training can be given for the right candidate

Contract: Permanent full time 37.5

Hours: Shifts could be Monday to Friday anytime between 7am and 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Free Parking

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

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

"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."

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.