Sterile Service Driver / Stores / Autoclave Technician
Job Description
Job summary
A part time AM shift Sterile Service driver / stores / autoclave technician is needed to join our dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable Medical Devices within the Sterile Services Department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Previous experience of working in transport and logistics within the NHS or a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team. A full driving licence will be required, to allow use of our 3.5T service vehicles.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will:
- Be diligent and hard-working
- Have the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Be confident with learning new systems quickly
- Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
- Be proficient in road safety and vehicle care
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will perform the following duties :
- Perform daily inspections and vehicle checks as per departmental procedures to ensure road worthiness, reporting any defects to coordinators or management.
- Collect used medical devices from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.
- Act as a representative of the Trust and of the NHS at all times while carrying out your role, including while at service user / customer sites.
- Observe all driving regulations and laws.
- Road traffic accidents to be managed and reported in line with Trust procedures.
- Ensure that all documentation is completed correctly for each journey and filed according to departmental procedures and our Quality Management System.
- All deliveries and returns to be made strictly in accordance with the departmental schedule and procedures.
- Undertake any emergency deliveries as required.
- Used medical devices to be delivered to the Decontamination area only.
- Vehicle to be cleaned weekly according to departmental procedures.
- When not on driving duty you may be called upon to work other duties within the department once appropriate training has been provided and competence achieved.
- Receive deliveries of consumables, checking orders are correct and signed for.
- Complete documentation for the ordering of stores items on a weekly basis.
- Ensure high standards of departmental housekeeping are maintained in the stores, logistics and despatch areas at all times in line with Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
- Carry out regular stock checks in store room, ensuring correct stock rotation of consumable items.
- Complete annual stock check audits as required in line with Trust procedures.
- Operate steam sterilisers or low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilisers once training has been provided and competence achieved..
- Process finished product through the unit using track & trace technology.
- Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Uniform will be provided which must be clean and worn whenever on duty.
- In the event of a Major Incident Alert all staff may be required to attend work due to the nature of the service provided within the Trust.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oBasic numeracy skills oGCSE Maths & English to grade C or equivalent oBasic iteracy/comprehensive skills oA full UK driving licence
Desirable
- oGood numeracy, comprehensive and literacy skills oAccredited training within transport / logistics oCertificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) Qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience of driving in an urban environment
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of driving light commercial vehicles to a schedule oPrevious experience within NHS oPrevious experience in Sterile Services
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of good road safety practices
Desirable
- oTrained in relevant H&S Issues eg Transport of Dangerous Goods oWorking knowledge of processes for safe transport of medical devices
Qualification / Training
Essential
- oProven record of planning & organisation oTeam worker with the ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised oAble to organise workload effectively oGood communication skills oAble to work flexibly to tight deadlines oAble to show high attention to detail
Desirable
- oAble to quickly become proficient in new systems and processes oAble to think laterally and problem solve
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
