HSDU TECHNICIAN

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a Band 2 HSDU Night Decontamination Technician, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. Our Decontamination Department comprises of 2 units; a Sterile Services Unit which deals with decontamination of medical devices- surgical instruments and the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit which re-processes endoscopes.
Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of the MDD 93/42/E.E.C, the decontamination unit’s maintain a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2016), this is a legal requirement under the consumer protection act.
To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all processes in the tracking and tracing database.
To take delivery of and assess appropriate documentation before processing specialist surgical loan instruments, for use in complex clinical procedures.
To collect and accept delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Please refer the Job description for details