Sterile Services Assistant | Flexible Bank Shifts

NHS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Bank Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team. You will assist in ensuring surgical instruments are prepared and sanitized, allowing theatre personnel to provide exceptional patient care. Candidates should have a certificate in decontamination or related qualifications. This flexible role involves receiving, inspecting, and sterilizing equipment. Training available for the right candidate, with various perks including flexible shifts and paid weekly.

Benefits

Free onsite car park

Spire Healthcare pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Free uniform

Opportunities for further training and progression

Qualifications

• Training can be given for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties including cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to ensure equipment readiness.
• Monitor repairs of instruments and complete tracking systems accurately.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene

Principles of infection control

Fundamentals of microbiology

Aseptic technique

Education

Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination

TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable)

Tools

Knowledge of SSD machinery

Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment

Knowledge of sterile packing techniques

Knowledge of ISO standards

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Bank Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team. You will assist in ensuring surgical instruments are prepared and sanitized, allowing theatre personnel to provide exceptional patient care. Candidates should have a certificate in decontamination or related qualifications. This flexible role involves receiving, inspecting, and sterilizing equipment. Training available for the right candidate, with various perks including flexible shifts and paid weekly.