Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team via the temporary staffing bank.
Spire Clare Park is an elective hospital situated in Farnham that has recently been rated as good by the CQC. We offer a range of surgical specialties, which includes: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetics, Urology, Dermatology and ENT.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well-being.
Production and communication of information and knowledge
Contribute to own personal development.
Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
Who we're looking for:
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination
Or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination
Or City and Guilds Certificates in Decontamination / Endoscopy
Self-Motivated
Working alone and in teams
Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
English language to IELTS 7.0
Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
Knowledge of SSD machinery
Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment
Knowledge of sterile packing techniques
Knowledge of ISO standards
Ability to train and supervise Level I staff in all areasContract: Bank 0 hours, flexible working
Bank Benefits:
Bank colleagues are paid weekly
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamOur Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible
Salary description
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour