Decontamination Technician - Central Sterile Supply Department

Job Description

Night Shift Decontamination Technician Supervisor

Ramsay Sterile Services Midlands, Kettering.

Full Time 37.5 Hours

We are now inviting applications for the post of Night Shift, Decontamination Technician Supervisor Nights. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week and will include working some weekends) and is based at Ramsay Sterile Services Midlands, Kettering.

We are looking for a dynamic people person with excellent organisational skills.  You will know your way around the decontamination of re-usable medical devices and you will have had experience of ISO standard quality systems.  You will have strong motivational skills and be comfortable working alongside your team in achieving the daily requirements of the unit.

Successful applicants will either already hold a recognised decontamination qualification or will be willing to undertake the Institute of Decontamination Sciences Technical Certificate.  We also want to develop our managers of the future and employees with the required characteristics and skills will be developed to meet the requirements of management roles going forward.  If you are ready for the next step on the ladder and want a fresh start, come along for an informal visit and meet the team.

The successful applicant must have:

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Good computer skills (MS Office package)

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational ability

Demonstrated customer service skills

Key responsibilities include:

Complete daily sterilisation /decontamination tasks as required in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures

Organising the work load of the team, allocating duties, problem solving, working alongside the team

Participate fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times

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In return we offer:

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

Flexible shift patterns available where possible

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

The Blue Light Card Scheme

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of 2 x satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS.

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks