Sterile Services Department assistant

37.5 Hours per week £12.51 Per hour Monday to Friday, shifts are 06:00 to 14:00 or 14:00 to 22:00. Saturday to Sunday, shift is 10:00 to 18:00. Location is Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN
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Join our dedicated team at Hereford Hospital NHS Trust as a key contributor to the Sterile Services Department.

In this vital role, you will play an essential part in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of sterile supplies, supporting the hospital’s clinical activities, and maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

We are committed to fostering strong collaborative relationships across all clinical teams, providing a rewarding environment where your skills and dedication can truly make an impact on patient outcomes and hospital operations.

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing, packing, and tracing of medical instruments using the T‑DOC system.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and use correct PPE when lifting trays or manoeuvring heavy theatre bins to maintain safety.
• Maintain high levels of concentration during tray packing, machine operations, and checks to ensure quality and safety.
• Follow health and safety regulations and report any defective equipment or damage promptly.
• Assist with receipt, storage, and supply of consumables and sterile items to departments as needed.
• Support the development and use of the T‑DOC system for equipment tracking and traceability.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to service development and undertaking additional duties as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through daily housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

• Manual Handling training
• Ability to follow instructions
• Effective communications skills
• Effective organisational skills
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Basic literacy and IT skills

• Competitive pay
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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