HSDU Technician

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Band 2: £25,272
Permanent contract
Full time hours: 37.5 per week, the hours for this role are:

• A variety of shifts are available, will be discussed at interview, will include weekday, weekends inclusive of early and late shifts.

An excellent opportunity to join our friendly, diverse team, in a busy environment and playing an important role providing vital medical devices for our patients.

Working in the Sterile Services Department, part of the Hospital Sterilization and Disinfection Unit (HSDU) the technician is responsible for ensuring these specialist medical devices are safely and efficiently cleaned, stored and prepared for reuse. The job requires the technician to work standing and focussed for long periods of activity, moving heavy and awkward loads and exposure to contaminated instruments and hazardous chemicals. The machines and equipment used require regular maintenance and testing. The unit is registered compliant to the Medical Device Regulations through Quality Standard ISO 13485.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake duties (under supervision) to assist the senior team in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
• Carry out the decontamination of reusable medical devices (surgical instruments and accessories). Record all tasks using a computer-based track and trace programme.
• Work in accordance with the Department’s Quality Management System. Start and/or complete forms to report on production/quality activity, considering non-conforming product, corrective/preventative actions and root cause/risk analysis as appropriate. Ensure documents are legible and clear.
• Participate in training and team meetings as required to enable safe, efficient and effective cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and distribution of equipment.
• Operate and test specialist machinery required for the processing of medical devices in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with documented procedures and training.
• Work on a rota basis throughout the various areas of production subject to the work loads received.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels of materials and ensuring component products are in date and safe to use.
• Report any concerns relating to the possible sterility of a product, the safe operating of equipment or any missing or damaged equipment.
• Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to Infection Control, Health & Safety and Risk management of medical devices product and processing in line with the Departmental Quality System and training.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times to ensure our colleagues and customers receive a high quality service.
• Participate in any quality assessment activities as required.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is worn as required for all production areas to minimise risk of infection or injury.