Job summaryThe Sterile Services Department at the Luton & Dunstable NHS Trust requires a Technician to join our busy team.Working at 37.5 hours a week, evenings 13:00 to 21:00 and every 4th weekend. (bank holidays by rota)The Department processes flexible endoscopes, surgical instruments and supplies sterile and disinfected equipment to the wards, departments and theatres within the hospital.Main duties of the jobDuties will involve the decontamination and sterilizing of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes, operation of decontamination equipment and distribution of sterile items throughout the hospital.Experience is desirable but not essential as an in-house training programme is in place.Please note there is a strict uniform policy in place due to infection control.HOURS: 1pm - 9pm Monday to FridaySaturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm or 11am to 7pm (depending on rota) every 4th weekendBank holidays worked on a rota systemAbout usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.JOB SUMMARYThe Sterile Services and Endoscope Decontamination Department supplies sterile and disinfected equipment to the Wards, Departments and Theatres in the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, and to other users. The work involves the decontamination, preparation, packing, sterilization and distribution of items to the patient areas within the Hospital and collating orders for users outside the hospital.OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THE POST:1) To operate computerised tracking system throughout the departments.2) To check ward stock and deliver sterile packs to the wards and departments of the hospital.3) To process equipment through the departments decontamination area via washer-disinfector machines and endoscope reprocessors, including manual washing as required4) To check surgical instruments and other items prior to packing.5) To pack items into specified packs.6) To collate orders of sterile packs for outside users.7) To collect used items from patient areas.8) To check stock in distribution areas.9) To operate washer/disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, drying cabinets,heat sealing machines, sterilizers and other mechanical equipment10) To keep work areas clean and tidy at all times participating in departmentcleaning schedule.11) To adhere to the departments policies and procedures, including qualitymanagement systems at all times11) Any other reasonable duty as requested by the Manager or Supervisor.N.B. This job may involve the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your Manager immediately.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialGeneral standard of educationAbility to read and write in EnglishAbility to understand written instructions/ proceduresDesirableKnowledge of decontamination process or surgical instrumentsAwareness of infection controlKnowledge of COSHHExperienceEssentialNot necessary as full training will be providedDesirablePrevious decontamination experienceExperience of using large scale decontamination equipmentPrevious work in a high volume environmentBasic IT SkillsPhysical requirementsEssentialAbility to stand for long periodsHigh level of manual dexterityAbility to wear required protective equipmentDesirableAbility to undertake physically demanding workOther requirementsEssentialWillingness and aptitude to undertake trainingDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressLuton and Dunstable HospitalLewsey RoadLutonLU4 0DZEmployer's websitehttps://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)