More Detail About The Role
Working within the Hospital Sterilisation Decontamination Unit (HSDU), you will be responsible for carrying out stages of the decontamination cycle in accordance with departmental procedures and national standards.
Duties include
- Cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging and sterilising reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
- Operating washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
- Completing quality checks and maintaining accurate records.
- Following all Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and PPE requirements.
- Working as part of a busy team to ensure instruments are processed efficiently and safely to meet service demands.
Why Join the EFM Bank?
Flexible, adhoc shifts to suit your availability.
Opportunities at our Barnstaple site in North Devon.
A chance to support vital NHS services.
Work as part of friendly, supportive teams.
What Were Looking For
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible individuals
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Team players who work well with others
- Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment
- Ability to adapt to different tasks and departments
Working Pattern
Initially 8:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm. Regular weekday availability is required – at least three shifts a week over a 6-week period for training. For those who enjoy the role, there may be opportunities for the role to expand with weekend work and a wider range of shift patterns following the initial training period.
Interview Date
To be confirmed
For further information please contact
Rosina Northcott, Estates & Facilities Admin Team Leader on rduh.efmbank@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
- Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
- Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
- Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.
- Looking after you is important to us.
- We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
- If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
- Salary is not the only financial benefit.
- You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.
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