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.