SSD Assistant in Farnham, United Kingdom

SSD Assistant | Sterile Services Department | Spire Clare Park Hospital - Farnham | Staffing Bank | Part-Time 22 hours per week

Spire Clare Park Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an SSD Assistant to join the SSD team on a permeant, part-time basis

Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is rated “Good” by the CQC . The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Urology, Dermatology and ENT , supported by state‑of‑the‑art imaging facilities.

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 areas

What We Offer

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform

Our 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 together

Our 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.

“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.”