Decontamination Technician

Overview

We require a self-motivated individual with a flexible approach to the needs of the service to join our busy Sterile Services Unit in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be based at Glangwili General Hospital. The post holder will be required to work as team members of the Sterile Service team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.

During the training period, there will be dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant at all times. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holders will be required to have flexible approach to covering on call duties which includes Bank Holidays and Weekends. To provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilization and delivery of ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Hywel Dda Health Board.

Accreditation to EC Directive 93/42 EEC must be maintained at all times by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and departmental procedures are followed.

• Carry out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.
• Prepare, produce, sterilize and deliver ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Hywel Dda Health Board.
• Maintain accreditation to EC Directive 93/42 EEC by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and departmental procedures are followed.
• Work as part of the Sterile Service team and cover on call duties when required, including bank holidays and weekends.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in a fast paced, customer focused, and quality assured environment.
• Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
  English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 97 community pharmacies
• 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services