CSSD Lead

Sterile Services Lead

The Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London

Full Time, 37.5 hours/ week.

Shifts: Shifts between 0700 and 2100, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays required on rotation

Permanent

Up to £31,579 per annum, dependent on experience

We are currently seeking an experience CSSD lead to join The Lister Hospital. Within this role, you will provide an excellent service to all CSSD Customers that we provide a service to and have good communication with all theatres. You will also be responsible for updating the Standard Operating Procedures related to CSSD/ carrying out departmental audits in line with the Medical directive 93/42 and to work within the QMS.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our CSSD team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• To manage the day to day operation of the CSSD department, ensuring safe and legal practice and meeting the requirements for sterile supplies of service users within the hospital, in a timely and efficient manner
• Testing, monitoring and operation of washing machines, sterilisers, and any other equipment where appropriate
• To order and receive surgical instruments within budget for repair/replacements instruments
• Receiving reports by other staff members of all accidents, incidents and defects in equipment
• Reporting to the Manager on the state of the equipment maintenance and any deviation from accepted standards of C.S.S.D
• Attending departmental staff meetings
• Assisting with the orientation of new staff
• To be able to stand in/cover whenever the manager is absent
• To undertake departmental audits and raise issues (follow through)
• Setting up new equipment HESSDA
• End of month reports Figures sent to Finance Non-Conformance reports

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working in a sterile services department in a lead role
• Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures either within the NHS or private hospital setting
• Health and Safety training including Lifting and Handling training
• A real team player who has excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to recognise and report faults in equipment

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sterile Services Technician, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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