SSD Assistant

SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Part-Time 22 hours per week

Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant, part-time basis

Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated "Good" by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT, supported by state‑of‑the‑art imaging facilities.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.

To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.

Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.

Production and communication of information and knowledge

Contribute to own personal development.

Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.Who we're looking for:

Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination

Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination

Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy

Self-Motivated

Working alone and in teams

Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene

English language to IELTS 7.0

Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique

Knowledge of SSD machinery

Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment

Knowledge of sterile packing techniques

Knowledge of ISO standards

Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areasWhat We Offer

35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services