Decontamination Operative | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Join us and become a part of the UHL Centralised decontamination Unit!
The Decontamination team are responsible for the timely processing of equipment for Endoscopy, Theatres and the Alliance. This role supports the procurement, storage and transport of sterile equipment.
You will be expected to work on an individual basis but also as an integral member of the team within theatres and ITAPS Decontamination and Sterilisation team, and work according to the department’s policies and procedures, up-holding Trust policy.
Weekend and evening work will be considered.
Full clean UK driving license is desirable for this post.
Previous candidates need not apply. Please ensure you have the required qualifications as per the person specification as you will be expected to present these should you be successful.
• Processing equipment for services including Endoscopy, Urology, Theatres and the Alliance.
• Operating a sterilisation machine.
• Collecting and delivering used and clean equipment from and to Theatres, Wards, and Departments cross site.
• Monitoring stock levels
• To participate in the Trust’s Mandatory Training Programme (Moving & Handling, Fire Training and Health & Safety).
• To maintain your skills as agreed in your appraisal and outlined in the KSF Training Programme.
• To participate in the Department’s Training Programme to assist and maintain your skills.
• To be aware of the Trusts Policy and Procedures on the handling of Infected Surgical equipment.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Department Manager which are within the scope of the post and the demonstrated competency of the post holder.
• You will also be expected to maintain a high standard of proficiency against the departments Quality performance requirements.
• Please note a driving license whilst not essential is an advantage as the successful candidates will need to work cross site.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:
• We focus on what matters most
• We treat others how we would like to be treated
• We are passionate and creative in our work
• We do what we say we are going to do
• We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
• Checking and rotating consumables.
• Liaising with services to ensure equipment is available in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the Decontamination transport trolleys are cleaned internally and externally on a daily basis. Other work areas are kept neat & tidy, and that work practices are upheld.
• Liaise with the team leader on a daily basis.
(please see job description/person specification for full details on the role)
This advert closes on Thursday 15 Feb 2024