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 rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, 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 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 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; it's 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." Job description Job responsibilities 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 rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, 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 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 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; it's 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."