Sterile Services Technician I

<div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE</b></u></H2></div><div><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">About Us</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">At STERIS Instrument Processing we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions.

Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers. </span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to get you on to a defined career pathway. </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">About You</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you?

Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe?

If so, then a career with STERIS Instrument Processing would be a great fit for you. </span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Training and Working Pattern</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li><p style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">12 weeks training, the first few weeks you will work on Mon - Weds, 9am - 6pm (Weds finish at 530pm), t</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">hereafter, training will continue during your regular shift hours which will be;</span></p></li><li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Sat & Sun, 7am - 8pm (25 hours per week)</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>What you will do</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Following a highly regulated end to end sterilization/decontamination process on surgical instruments that have been used in operations in local NHS and private hospitals, to ensure they can be used again safely for the next patient. </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Ensuring the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, surgical instruments, and equipment) by the process of decontamination, inspection assembly and packing within predefined quality standards.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Rigorously checking, washing, laying up and packing sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards. </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Safely operating and monitoring machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic and sterilisers) effectively.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Ensuring that repairs and missing instruments or equipment are recorded and logged on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak).</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Ensuring that repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock or the appropriate coded sets or the Trust’s appointed person.</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>What's in it for you?</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">An annual salary of £25,272 plus a 5% performance bonus, and generous shift allowances if you work overtime/unsociable hours! Plus, a higher cost of living allowance if you work in London. </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Full structured and comprehensive training </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ongoing education leading to industry-recognised qualifications</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Defined career path when fully operational </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A diverse and people-centric culture </span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays </span></li></ul><p style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Access to a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship!

This is a 12-15 month fully funded programme studying good scientific practice for the Healthcare profession! It is universally applicable outside of STERIS!

Completed on the job, you are given 20% of your working hours to study towards the qualification. Further apprenticeships are available throughout the course of your career!</span></p><p style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Whether you have no experience whatsoever, or you have previously worked in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you!

We are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We cannot wait to meet you! </span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Required Experience</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Basic end-user IT skills to operate track and traceability IT systems.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Skills</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexibility</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Teamwork</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Integrity</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Working under pressure</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Accountability</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Attention to detail</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">For more information about us, please visit our STERIS </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Instrument Processing</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> website: </span><a href="https://www.steris-ims.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">https://www.steris-ims.co.uk/</span></a></p><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law.

The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></em></strong></p></div></div></div> <p> </p><p>STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe.

For more information, visit <a href="https://www.steris.com">www.steris.com</a>.</p><p>STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p>