Decontamination Manager

Your new company

Hays is looking for a Decontamination Manager to lead and manage the operational responsibility for our Clients Decontamination facility in Stockport.This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The job holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Your new role

The Decontamination Manager will provide leadership, strategic direction and facilities management service to the Stockport decontamination facility, thus enabling the unit to deliver a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service to all its users. The Decontamination Manager will also develop the business, both internally and externally, in line with Company policies, building relationships and trust to become a supplier of first choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support training initiatives for the operational team and ensure staff are recruited and developed to the agreed level of competence.
• Ensure effective financial management and control of the unit, including budgeting costing and relevant reports.
• Undertake performance data analysis and ensure excellent communication to all staff.
• Participate in current and future project relating to the Stockport decontamination unit.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and legislative requirements to include, financial, Health & Safety, clinical, Infection Control and HR related issues.
• Contribute and participate as an individual and representative of Company Decontamination in future development and roll out of the Company's strategy.
• Drive and achieve the unit's financial and operative directives on an annual basis.
• Monitor market changes, competitors and trends. Conduct ongoing benchmarking of marketplace including NHS practice and respond pro-actively to the associated challenges.
• Keep excellent relations with key customer representatives, consultants and other associated clinical users.
• Develop positive and pro-active relationships, in conjunction with business development, with external customers in the development of external business.
• Set operational objectives to ensure that activity is delivered on time and to the agreed accredited standard and implement corrective action when deficiencies arise.
• Develop and implement local and corporate management practices, which will enhance the unit's performance.
• Meet reporting requirements of Company Decontamination, and customer needs, ensuring full compliance with reporting requirements, including monthly management reports.
• Embrace and have responsibility for the unit's recruitment, development, motivation and retention of quality and committed staff.
• Continually monitor and utilise methodologies to ensure the unit's staff engagement levels remain consistently high.
• Set high personal and professional standards in line with Company policy.
• Work with the Decontamination Director and other senior managers to ensure the smooth running of the Decontamination service.

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant qualification in decontamination or equivalent experience.
• A proven track record of managing a decontamination unit or similar service.
• A strong understanding of the regulatory and quality standards for decontamination, including HTM 01-01, ISO 13485 and BS EN 15883.
• A sound knowledge of the clinical and operational aspects of decontamination, including equipment, instrumentation and flexible endoscopes.
• A demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of staff.
• A high level of financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budgeting, costing and reporting.
• A strategic and innovative thinker, with the ability to identify and implement improvements and new opportunities.
• A customer-focused and collaborative approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to the vision and values of Company Decontamination.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• …and much more!

What you need to do now

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