We are currently looking for Sterile Services Drivers to join us to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The Department provides an important service within the Hospital, Decontaminating and Sterilizing Surgical instruments for the Operating Theatres/Wards, Departments and external customers. The Department is fully accredited to European Standards and works within a Quality System.
Applicants will also be given training to cover varied methods of sterilization of surgical instruments and theatre sets.
This is a part time post working 37.5 hours per week.
Applicants will also be given training to cover varied methods of sterilization of surgical instruments and theatre sets.
Shifts will include a half hour meal break, consisting of varied shifts and rostered on-call and bank holiday service.
This is a varied role requiring many different skills, for which we will provide full training. You must have GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent and willing to become familiar with many different locations within the trust. Previous Sterile Services experience is helpful although not essential but you must be able to communicate well, work within a team and take instructions.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Work health assessments
Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.