SSD Assistant

SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Part-Time 22 hours per week

Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant, part-time basis

Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by state‑of‑the‑art imaging facilities.

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.
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.
Production and communication of information and knowledge
Contribute to own personal development.
Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.

Who we're looking for:

Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
Self-Motivated
Working alone and in teams
Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
English language to IELTS 7.0
Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
Knowledge of SSD machinery
Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
Knowledge of ISO standards
Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areas

What We Offer

35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Free onsite parking
Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date:
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

"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