We are looking for an Theatre Sterile Supply Unit Coordinator/Endoscopy Decontamination Lead to join our friendly team. This job role involves some of the below duties: 

Professional

  • Act at all times within the decontamination standards as laid down by relevant professional bodies such as the Decontamination Sciences Institute.
  • Assist the Theatre Manager in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating departmental and mandatory training, ensuring that all training is up-to-date.
  • Assist with the formulation and review of policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence based and reflect current standards of practice.

Administrative

  • Manage the TSSU and ensure that the decontamination processes are carried out in accordance with policy and prevailing standards and regulations.
  • Order and maintain appropriate stock levels, ensuring that stock rotation is carried out and that overstocking is prevented.

Role Specific

  • Carry out risk assessments for procedures related to the decontamination process.
  • Ensure that decontamination equipment is maintained in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.
  • Plan and monitor the training needs of TSSU staff.
  • Participate in the monitoring of practice through audits and assist in the formulation and implementation of action plans resulting from audits.

 

Requirements

Knowledge: 

  • Knowledge of decontamination specific procedure and policies
  • Understanding of Quality Management processes.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety processes
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience:

  • Experience supervising and training staff
  • Experience of department tracking information systems

Skills and aptitude:

  • Able to work as part of a team and motivate others
  • Ability to work to high standards under pressure.
  • Ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety

Qualification:

  • Degree medical device decontamination or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Member of Chartered of Institute of Decontamination Sciences

 

Hours

37.5 hours

Status

Permanent

Salary

Competitive 

To view the full Job Description, click here

Should you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Human Resources at [email protected] 

 

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