Job summary Hours of Duty Substantive, working 3pm to 11pm (Monday to Thursday) and 2:30pm to 10:30pm (Fridays) The HSDU at The Royal Oldham Hospital is looking for two self-motivated and reliable individuals to train as Decontamination Technicians.
You will be joining a busy team to undertake decontamination science duties in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
Full training will be given in line with the department's ISO 13485 accreditation to allow you to assist in the safe and efficient delivery of decontamination services.
You will receive continuous development and the opportunity to enhance your career within the sterile services field.
Main duties of the job You will demonstrate a commitment and interest within the speciality and have proven ability to work within a challenging environment as part of a dedicated team.
You will have strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels, often being the main contact between the HSDU and service users.
Above all else, you will possess an eye for detail and the self-discipline to follow procedures strictly.
If you have these skills and are able to deal with difficult situations as they arise, this post could be for you.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above, a level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent level of knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work accurately under pressure.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work to Standard Operating Procedures.
Attention to detail.
A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills.
Experience of applying concentration during repetitive tasks.
Desirable Experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge and experience in decontamination or infection prevention.