Job summaryDecontamination Technician – Sterile Services | KIMS Hospital MaidstoneFull Time Permanent | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team? Are you looking for your first step into an operating theatres department? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.We are looking for a motivated and methodical individual to join our Theatres team as a Decontamination technician. You will be a key member of the clinical team and will support the Sterile Services team in ensuring that reusable medical equipment and instruments are cleaned, sterilized, repackaged, and redistributed to for clinical use.This role is ideally suited to someone who is process driven, with a proven ability to work accurately whilst meeting tight deadlines and would like to start progress their career in a private healthcare setting. You will work 4 days per week between Monday and Saturday on a rota basis. Shifts will be 10 hours long between the hours of 07:00 – 20:00 depending on the service need.Main duties of the jobAs a Decontamination Technician you will:Work to a consistently high standard and be responsible for your own actionsCheck in returned contaminated instruments and equipment after usePrepare instruments for decontaminationReconstruct Surgical instrument packs for reuseOperate the department’s electronic tracking system to log and track instruments into, through and out of the department.About usKIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time develop new skills and enhance existing ones. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:Competitive SalaryFree Secure Staff ParkingPension SchemePrivate Health Insurance33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthdayLife AssuranceAnnual Flu VaccinationUp to 40% off some of KIMS ServicesFree Eye TestAt KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Ellie Martin would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538233 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosuJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you wish to know more about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential-------DesirableHave a good standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skillsExperienceEssential-------DesirableHave good IT skillsHave a proven ability to carry out instructions accurately and work to fixed processesHave good problem solving skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameKIMS HospitalAddressKIMS HospitalNewnham Court Way, WeaveringMaidstoneAll UKME14 5FTEmployer's websitehttps://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)