Bank SSD Technician

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 individual’s 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 we're looking for:

Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination

Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination

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

Bank Benefits:

Bank colleagues are paid weekly

We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave

Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’

Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You’

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction, including mandatory training updates

Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts

Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team