Job summary
Employer heading
SSD Manager
Band 7
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
* Previous applicants need not apply *
This is an exciting time to be joining Wirral University Teaching Hospital as we develop our operating theatres into the next stage. There are 25 theatres across two sites. The Clatterbridge site has had four new theatres built in 22/23 and has just been GIRFT accredited as an Elective Hub offering mutual aid to the region. The Sterile Services Manager will play a vital role in the success of the 25 theatres by ensuring instruments are processed in a timely manner.
The Sterile Services Department is on the Arrowe Park site with a stand alone theatre endoscopy decontamination unit on the Clatterbridge site.
The post holder will be required to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of The Sterile Services Department ensuring robust systems of communication, governance and financial management. You will report directly to the Theatre Manager. The Trust has a Decontamination Lead who will provide support and guidance to you to ensure regulatory standards are maintained.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership to the sterile services team, ensuring efficient workflow and a high standard of service delivery.
Recruit, train, and supervise sterile services staff. Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and foster a positive working environment.
Oversee the sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments and equipment. Ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to guarantee the effectiveness of sterilization processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Stay informed about relevant regulations and standards in healthcare and sterilization.
Work closely with other healthcare departments to understand their sterilization needs and coordinate services accordingly.
Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality control measures. Prepare reports as required.
Develop and conduct training programs for sterile services staff, keeping them updated on the latest techniques, technologies, and safety measures.
Manage the department's budget effectively, optimizing resources and controlling costs while maintaining quality standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the sterile services department
Develop and implement contingency plans for emergency situations that may impact sterile services operations.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ø Work alongside the accountable officer for the Trust to ensure the maintenance of national decontamination standards. Ø Responsible for ensuring the departments maintains the national decontamination standards. Ø Lead the department internal and external audit of standards. Ø Responsible for maintaining service provision within the Clinical Governance framework through which the organisation is accountable for continuously improving the quality of the service and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence flourishes. Ø Responsible for providing a high quality, cost effective service where excellence flourishes. Ø Responsible for ensuring all service developments are fully funded and cost improvements identified. Identifying financial/budgetary pressures and take appropriate action to ensure a balanced budget at year-end. Ø Continuously monitor quality and initiate remedial action where necessary. Ø Identify problem areas and barriers to effective performance and implement changes to overcome them. Ø Critically analyse activity and make recommendations. Ø Responsible for all workforce KPIs. Ø Responsible for ensuring compliance of Trust, National and Departmental Policies and Procedures, which includes preparing and implementing new policies and procedures in line with changing National Health policy and evidence-based practice. Ø Responsible for recruitment and retention of all staff within the multi-disciplinary team. Ø Ensure that establishment and skill mix meet service needs. Ø Responsible for producing workforce plans. Identifying personnel and training requirements to ensure that the demands of the service will be met. Ø Assist the directorate in the development, review and the implementation of the directorate’s response to a Major Incident and contribute to the Trust Wide Major Incident Plan. Ø Ensure all staff receive training on the Major Incident Plan. Ø Responsible for ensuring that the Caldicott Guidelines, Freedom of Information Act, Information Governance and all Trust Policies and Procedures are adhered to. Ø To ensure that all codes of professional conduct are adhered to by all staff within the directorate, this includes the post-holder’s own personal professional accountability. Ø To act as the departmental representative. Ø Act as the Trust technical lead for Sterile Services.
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Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
Essential criteria
- Previous leadership experience
- Extensive Knowledge in decontamination standards and processes and be willing to
- Comprehensive Knowledge of peri-operative practice.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to Degree level
knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good financial knowledge and budgeting
- Must have IT skills (EDCL or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of employment legislation
- Experience in staff recruitment
- Experience in writing business case/cost benefit analysis
- Experience in change management/service redesign
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Conciliatory skills, ability to handle conflict and aggression.
- Ability to act at all levels during periods of staff shortages.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nikki Van Schie
- Job title
- Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 678 5111
- Additional information
Sarah Young - [email protected]
0151 678 511 ext 2379
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