Sterile Services Technician I

<p>At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.</p><div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;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-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Training and Working Pattern</b></H2></div><div><p style=margin-right 0cm; margin-left 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif;><strong><u><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>12 weeks training, hours TBC thereafter your normal shift will be; 30 hours per week from 4pm to midnight</span></u></strong></p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><u><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></u></H2></div><div><ul style=margin-top 0cm; margin-bottom 8.0pt;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; 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=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><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=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><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=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><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=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><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=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; 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-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'>Education Degree</H2></div><ul style='margin-top 0;margin-bottom 0;' ></ul></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><u><b>WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?</b></u></H2></div><div><ul><li style=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>An annual salary of £24,465 <strong>PRO RATA</strong> 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=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>Full structured and comprehensive training </span></li><li style=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>Ongoing education leading to industry-recognised qualifications</span></li><li style=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>Defined career path when fully operational </span></li><li style=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>A diverse and people-centric culture </span></li><li style=margin-right 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left 0px;><span style=font-size 11.0pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays </span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><b>Required Experience</b></H2></div><div><ul><li><p style=margin 0cm; 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></p><p style=margin 0cm; font-size 12pt; font-family 'Times New Roman', serif;> </p></li><li><p style=margin 0cm; 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></p></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'>Skills</H2></div><div><ul><li>Flexibility</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Working under pressure</li><li>Accountability</li><li>Attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information about us, please visit our STERIS IMS website <a href=https//www.steris-ims.co.uk/ target=_blank>https//www.steris-ims.co.uk/</a></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>