Senior Sterile Services Technician

Senior Sterile Services Technician
The Princess Grace Hospital - 42-52 Nottingham Pl, London W1U 5NY
Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours/week. Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm with possible Saturday shifts as over time . Flexibility will be required to cover other shifts when required
Salary - Up to £28,708 per annum + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have an exciting role for a Senior Sterile Services Technician to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital . You will Demonstrate advanced knowledge, experience, and responsibility in the field of sterile processing, leading the work of other employees by assisting with annual competence assessments, preparing staffing schedules, conducting and documenting staff training programs, and hosting staff huddles and meetings in the absence of a supervisor
Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a role in our CSSD team, but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What you'll do:

• Ensures that the policies, procedures, and practices of the Sterile Processing department comply with the standards established by all regulatory agencies
• Supports a variety of operating room service lines, including aesthetic, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, trauma, general surgery, urology, kidney, & liver transplant, OB/Gynaecology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and/or peripheral vascular
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, and assembles a high variety of complex surgical instruments and instrument sets, Da Vinci robotic instruments
• Oversees the operation and troubleshooting of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment such as trolleys, washers/decontaminators, steam sterilizers, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) sterilizers
• Advises customers on proper cleaning, packaging, and sterilization techniques appropriate to the items being reprocessed
• Follows up on recalls if any items do not meet the standards for sterilization. This includes verifying that autoclave cycles are complete, notifying the supervisor of possible contamination of the items on the affected load, and maintaining appropriate documentation of actions taken to comply with regulatory agencies
• Identifies staff training needs and collaborates with leaders and educators to provide guidance and support for staff education and certification

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience working in a Sterile Services department
• Senior Sterile Services experience
• 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