SSD Production Controller

We are currently looking for a SSD Production Controller to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The department provides an important service within the Hospital, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments for the Operating Theatres/Wards, Departments and external customers. The department is fully accredited to European Standards and works within a Quality System. The department has various shifts, which cover the 24-hour day.

To lead the SSD Supervisor team and SSD Staff.

Supporting management team in the day to day running of the service.

Prioritise the workflow to meet the operational needs for clinical services.

To assist with the maintenance of staff records and other documentation associated with quality control, necessary for ensuring the practical application of the departments BS EN ISO Quality management system.

To liaise with theatres and departments regarding instrumentation and service issues.

To take responsibility for the department and staff in the absence of management and to work in partnership with Production Controllers.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

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• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

• Working to NVQ Level 3/BTec or Equivalent in Decontamination
• NVQ Level 3/BTec or Equivalent in Decontamination
• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Management
• DTM SSD Supervisors/Managers to NHS Guidance
• WTM4 Management of Flexible endoscope decontamination
• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor

• 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
• Ability to work accurately to written policies and procedures.
• Able to identify several hundred different surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience of Track and Trace Systems.

• ood verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Knowledge of Track and Trace Systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Managements Systems.
• Knowledge of safety.
• Well organised.
• Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration.
• Motivated and a positive attitude to team work.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing change.
• Knowledge and experience of decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
• Administered a Track and Trace System.
• Managed a Quality Management System.

• To attend job related training.
• To assist with training.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.