SSD Assistant at Spire Healthcare Group plc

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Decontamination, Sterilisation, Infection Prevention and Control, Aseptic Techniques, Instrument Tracking Systems, Manual Handling, Microbiology Awareness, English Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Spire Cardiff Hospital | Pontprennau, Cardiff | Sterile Services Assistant | Part Time (20 hours per week) At Spire Cardiff Hospital, our Sterile Services Department is essential to the smooth and safe delivery of surgical care. As an SSD Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring every instrument used in theatre is clean, safe, and ready for use. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, supporting clinical teams by maintaining the highest standards of safety and precision. This is a hands-on, physically active role where attention to detail and a commitment to quality make a real difference every day. This Sterile Services Assistant role is ideal for candidates with experience in decontamination or hospital sterile services. Duties and Responsibilities: * Clean, disinfect, sterilise, and pack theatre instruments and equipment * Check instrument trays pre- and post-decontamination to ensure accuracy * Prepare linen, consumables, and surgical sets for sterilisation * Maintain accurate records using instrument tracking systems * Monitor equipment performance and report repair requirements * Follow infection prevention and control policies at all times * Undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving equipment safely Who we’re looking for: * Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination (desirable) * Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Awareness of infection control, microbiology, and aseptic techniques * Understanding of SSD processes, machinery, and surgical instruments * Good English communication skills (equivalent to IELTS 7.0) * Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Part Time – 20 hours per week This role will be worked across Monday to Saturday, between 07:30 and 20:00. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: * 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) * Access to private healthcare and health insurance options * Gym and wellbeing benefits * Free on-site parking * A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider Join Spire Cardiff in Pontprennau and be part of a team that plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about career opportunities with Spire, please contact Alison Roberts at alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com. Closing Date: If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference—it’s their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets us apart. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. Spire Cardiff Hospital is the largest, modern provider of private healthcare in Wales. We’re experts in a wide range of treatments and conditions, as well as being an orthopaedic centre of excellence, delivering exceptional quality of care for musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) related conditions.

Responsibilities

The SSD Assistant is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilising, and packing surgical instruments and equipment. They must maintain accurate records using tracking systems and ensure strict adherence to infection control policies.