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 state‑of‑the‑art 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.”
