TSSU - Production Manager

at  Ramsay Health Care

Job Description
Production Manager – Theatre Sterile Services Unit - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
An exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our join our friendly, dynamic team on a 6 month fixed term contract at Glendon Wood Hospital, located in Kettering
The post holder will support the Unit Manager with the attainment of the ISO 13485 standard which will demonstrate that the service from Glendon Wood TSSU is safe and compliant with all current relevant regulations and guidance.
There will be a requirement to work nights or a twilight shift for a few weeks of the tenure so that a consistent level of training can be applied to all shifts.
Under the direction of the Unit Manager the post holder will work alongside, and in conjunction with, the Quality Manager, acting on the results of internal audits and investigations into non-conformances and taking suitable corrective action with individual members or groups of staff.

Duties Include

• To take operational responsibility for Customer requests and queries throughout the day, by dealing with them personally, or by delegating them to suitably trained staff.
• To lead the Team in the TSSU on a daily basis and support the supervisors to ensure that staff are being deployed in the most effective locations, based on the existing and imminent workload.
• Provide a high-quality service to all customers / service users.
• Liaison with Customers to ensure their requirements are thoroughly understood and delivered in accordance with any agreed timescales, and in accordance with works instructions and via use of the correct paperwork and protocols.
• To supervise and train staff as necessary, particularly in association with the Quality Management System – new procedures, audit findings and results, and maintenance of training records.
• To ensure productivity in the Unit is running at the agreed rate, taking steps to rectify shortfalls as required.
• To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed sterile services knowledge when reviewing and interpreting technical data and production reports to ensure that a safe service is provided.
• Plan personal workload carefully and carry out duties according to agreed managerial direction, but taking the initiative to continue smooth operation when there is a need to do so.

What You’ll Have

• Previous experience of working within production management or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the full Decontamination cycle.
• Previous experience of undertaking audits.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Good computer skills (MS Office package)
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability

What You’ll Get

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England, with a network of over 30 acute hospitals and Treatment Centres. Ramsay is part of a global hospital group operating 116 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Indonesia.
All offers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We encourage all Ramsay employees to participate in public health vaccination programmes including flu and Covid 19.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

• To take operational responsibility for Customer requests and queries throughout the day, by dealing with them personally, or by delegating them to suitably trained staff.
• To lead the Team in the TSSU on a daily basis and support the supervisors to ensure that staff are being deployed in the most effective locations, based on the existing and imminent workload.
• Provide a high-quality service to all customers / service users.
• Liaison with Customers to ensure their requirements are thoroughly understood and delivered in accordance with any agreed timescales, and in accordance with works instructions and via use of the correct paperwork and protocols.
• To supervise and train staff as necessary, particularly in association with the Quality Management System – new procedures, audit findings and results, and maintenance of training records.
• To ensure productivity in the Unit is running at the agreed rate, taking steps to rectify shortfalls as required.
• To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed sterile services knowledge when reviewing and interpreting technical data and production reports to ensure that a safe service is provided.
• Plan personal workload carefully and carry out duties according to agreed managerial direction, but taking the initiative to continue smooth operation when there is a need to do so