Job Description

We are recruiting a Full-Time Sterile Services Technician with Additional Duties. Technicians contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by working efficiently within Good Manufacturing Practises, assembling and packing comprehensive surgical instrument trays, supplementary instruments and procedure packs for use in theatres and other clinical departments.To safely operate washer disinfectors, sterilisers and any other decontamination equipment within the department. To control the collection and dispatch of each instrument set, supplementary and procedure pack to the correct operating theatre, ward, clinic and department. To overall comply with departmental quality systems and BCUHB policies.Main duties of the jobManagerial / Leadership / Human Resources / Finance

• To undertake allocated tasks within the Sterile Services as identified by the Manager/Supervisor in charge and in accordance with SSD Procedures and BCUHB Policies.
• The post holder must recognise that quality is an integral part of the service and therefore must continue to review and improve the service to meet the need of the local population.
• Promote good working relationships between SSD colleagues and BCU staff and participate in the promotion of the SSD and the BCUHB.
• On a daily basis communicate concise information to SSD colleagues and BCU staff giving and receiving handover of care.
• Assist the manager/production supervisor with the control of visitors to the sterile services department.
• Use available resources in the most cost effective way, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.
• It is accepted that overtime may be requested from time to time.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Date posted02 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa324,169 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number050-EA075-0425Job locationsSterile Services DepartmentGlan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn LaneBodelwyddanLL18 5UJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationNumeracy/LiteracyEssential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of working within Quality Management system
• Administrative Skills

ExperienceEssential

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Sterile Services Department

Person SpecificationNumeracy/LiteracyEssential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of working within Quality Management system
• Administrative Skills

ExperienceEssential

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Sterile Services Department

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