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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must clean, disassemble, and sterilize medical devices, follow SOPs, and comply with ISO 13485. Fixed hours, full training provided.
  • You will clean, disassemble, sterilize, and repack medical devices, ensuring compliance with procedures and quality standards for patient safety. Use machinery and tracking systems as required.

Requirements

  • To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
  • To undertake medical device decontamination duties (under supervision) and assist Supervisors in providing a specialised medical devices decontamination service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
  • Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems at all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed for patient safety.
  • Fixed hours Only.
  • Monday to Friday 06:00 to 14:00 hrs
  • Full in-house training will be provided for this role.
  • You will be required to undertake tasks associated with the cleaning, disassembly, checking, packing, sterilization and movement of surgical instruments to ensure the safe reprocessing, and distribution of products for use in theatres and other clinical departments.
  • You will follow written instructions, use specialist machinery and electronic tracking systems in the accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • You will comply with the requirements of quality systems, as stated in ISO 13485, Medical device regulations plus all other relevant standards.

Responsibilities

  • To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
  • To undertake medical device decontamination duties (under supervision) and assist Supervisors in providing a specialised medical devices decontamination service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
  • Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems at all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed for patient safety.
  • You will be required to undertake tasks associated with the cleaning, disassembly, checking, packing, sterilization and movement of surgical instruments to ensure the safe reprocessing, and distribution of products for use in theatres and other clinical departments.
  • You will follow written instructions, use specialist machinery and electronic tracking systems in the accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • You will comply with the requirements of quality systems, as stated in ISO 13485, Medical device regulations plus all other relevant standards.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Sterile Services Technician position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:00 hrs.

Is there training provided for this role?

Yes, full in-house training will be provided for this role.

Where is the Sterile Services Technician position located?

The position is located at the John Radcliffe Hospital in the Sterile Services Department.

What are the main responsibilities of a Sterile Services Technician?

The main responsibilities include the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing, and sterilization of reusable medical devices, along with medical device decontamination duties.

Will I be required to work weekends?

No, this role is for fixed hours from Monday to Friday.

What quality standards must be adhered to in this role?

The role requires compliance with ISO 13485, medical device regulations, and all other relevant standards as specified in departmental guidelines.

Can I contact someone for more information about the position?

Yes, you can contact Linda Kinane, the Sterile Services Manager, at linda.kinane@ouh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01865 226820 for further details or informal visits.

What other hospitals are part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust comprises the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Is experience required for this position?

The job description does not specify that previous experience is required, as full in-house training will be provided.

What is the primary focus of the Sterile Services Department?

The primary focus is the decontamination of surgical instruments for use in the main Operating Theatres, as well as other wards and departments.

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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.