AddressSterile Services Technician
The Princess Grace Hospital - 42-52 Nottingham Pl, London W1U 5NY
Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (14:00pm-22:00pm, Monday-Saturday). Flexibility will be required to cover other shifts when required
Salary - £23,600 + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have an exciting role for a Sterile Services Technician to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive service of sterile instrument sets and singularly packed instruments for the treatment of patients in theatres and departments located at The Princess Grace Hospital.
In your role as a Sterile Services Technician you will understand the Infection Control requirements in relation to patient care and medical devices.
What you'll do:
Receipt of used medical devices in the decontamination area from all users of the service
Inspect, assemble, pack and sterilise medical devices in line with the hospital policies
Always adhere to the Quality System in operation which is the base for the Departmental Accreditation
Repack instrument trays as necessary
Monitor output to ensure sterilisation is complete and that standard trays are complete with all instruments present
What you'll bring:
Experience working in a sterile services department
Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures either within the NHS or private hospital setting
Health and Safety training including Lifting and Handling training
A real team player who has excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to recognise and report faults in equipment
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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