DSD Supervisor

The post holder will be a key member of the Sterile Services management team within the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The department provides sterile services to the five hospitals that comprise the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and other external hospitals and clinics.

The decontamination of medical Devices is a critical service to the delivery of patient care.

The Supervisor is responsible for the smooth running of the Decontamination Services Department. With a direct input to the level of efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness of the department, as well as being able to boost the reputation of the service by gaining and maintaining the confidence of the Users. The post holder will coordinate the staff, prioritise and coordinate the day-to-day activities across the whole department for their shift as required to provide an efficient and quality driven service to theatres, the wider Trust and external customers.

To deputise for the Production Managers to ensure the department is adequately managed in their absence.

The post holder will ensure that the service is provided efficiently and in accordance with the department’s policies, procedures and Quality Management System.

The post holder will contribute fully as part of the DSD team to the full compliance of the department to ISO 13485:2016 and the UK MDR 2002.

The department processes approximately 35,000 instruments / instrument sets each month.

DSD is operational for the majority of a 24 hour a day 7 days a week period. The post holder may be contracted to work on any shift pattern to cover this period.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Anthony Taylor

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