Job summary
- Main area
- Sterile Services
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Shifts including nights and weekends
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (internal rotation, shifts patterns between 8am to 4pm, 4pm to midnight and a night shift, weekends and bank holidays 8am to 4pm, all subject to change.)
- Job ref
- 390-EFM-BA-0824
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sterile Services Technician
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Mid and South Essex Sterile Supplies Department is a friendly and fast paced Unit supplying the Trust Theatre complex and other areas with sterile packs and instruments.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join the team who are methodical and meticulous to detail, to wash, inspect, pack and sterilise surgical instruments ensuring the best decontamination service for our customers and patients.
In return we will offer you a full training package and superb support from within our friendly supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The Sterile Services Department based at Broomfield Hospital is open 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and 8:00am to 4:00pm on a Saturday,
Sunday and Bank Holidays.
You will be required to work on a rota basis with shifts between
the above hours (Monday to Friday), Bank Holidays and Weekends and night shifts. These hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the Trust.
You are required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience is an advantage however this is not essential. You must be able to follow processes and instruction while being self-motivated and showing initiative.
At Mid Essex Hospitals the Trust aims to deliver safe, high quality services to our patients. As part of our team you will represent the Trust in delivering services in line with the Trust Values of Kind Positive Professional Team. You will treat all staff/colleagues, patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join Mid-Essex Hospitals NHS Trust at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic literacy and numeracy
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Decontamination
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a busy environment
- Working to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Hospital environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Black
- Job title
- Decontamination Deputy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 514051
- Additional information
Thomas Alayande
01245 514051
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