SSD Assistant

Sterile Services Assistant | Cambridge | Full Time, Permeant | 37.5 | Excellent Benefits  

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team on a full time permeant basis. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
• Monitor repairs of instruments
•  Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
• Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Complete tracking systems accurately.

Who we're looking for: 

• Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable) 
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work alone and in teams
• Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
• Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable) 
• Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable) 
• Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable) 
• Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable) 
• Training can be given for the right candidate 

Contract: Permanent full time 37.5

Hours: Shifts could be Monday to Friday anytime between 7am and 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm 

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Parking           

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.