Operational Manager, GMS Band D1

at  Gloucestershire Managed Services

The Sterile Services Department works to supply clinical and surgical specialties with safe, quality-assured medical devices and products; and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the service are committed to improving health by putting patients at the centre of excellent specialist care.
The post holder will be responsible for the Management of the Operational aspects of the Decontamination of re-useable medical devices within the Sterile Services Departments at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, ensuring that effective processes are followed in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 13485:2016 accreditation which is governed by legislation and National Guidance.
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)
Please see attached TCS for reference
1. To manage and co-ordinate the operational day-to-day activity of the units to ensure agreed standards of service delivery.
2. Particular regard is to be given to ensuring adequate supervision and levels of manpower is allocated to the units through the development of weekly rota’s to cover the requirements of the Service Level Agreements and Service Delivery.
3. To assist with the performance and development of staff, provide direction and appropriate levels of training, identify training needs through the use of Departmental Competency Assessments and Trust Policies & Procedures.
4. Accept responsibility in the absence of the Senior Support/Production Manager as the “authorised user” for the correct functioning, testing and commissioning of washing and sterilisation plant to ensure that all equipment is working to nationally established standards. Report any breakdowns or failures to the Senior Support Manager and Estates lead via the electronic reporting system.
5. To manage Health & Safety concerns and maintain a culture of safety audits and risk management assessments. Plan and take action to correct hazards to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and attend the divisional Health & Safety Meetings.
Gloucestershire Managed Service (GMS) is a subsidiary company owned by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 9,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to a NEST Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport and reward and recognition schemes.

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