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SSD Assistant
SSD Assistant | Theatre | Part Time – 20hrs per week | Permanent | Leeds – LS8
Strile Services Assistant | Theatre | Part-Time (20hrs/week) | Permanent
Spire Leeds is recruiting for a Sterile Services Department (SSD) Assistant to play a key role in the multi-disciplinary theatre team, ensuring high standards of care through meticulous instrument cleaning, sterilisation, and packaging. This is a physically demanding role requiring heavy lifting.
Hours: 20hrs/week (flexible shift patterns), Permanent Training & Development: Available
About the Hospital
Located in Roundhay, Leeds, the Spire Leeds Hospital has provided exceptional care for nearly 30 years as the region’s largest private hospital. Facilities include:
- Four operating theatres
- Sterile Services Department
- Dedicated endoscopy suite
- Diagnostic and imaging centre (including MRI & CT scanners)
- Outpatient and physiotherapy services (open six days a week)
Key Responsibilities
As an SSD Assistant, you will:
- Clean, inspect, assemble, and pack surgical instruments
- Decontaminate endoscopes for the endoscopy department
- Pack instruments for sterilisation and accurately log tracking systems
- Monitor equipment functionality (sterilisation & decontamination)
- Ensure correct instruments are prepared for theatre use
- Work flexibly as part of a fast-paced team (including Saturdays when required)
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Physical demands include:
- Heavy lifting of instrument sets
- Prolonged standing
- Attention to detail and meticulous hygiene
Who We’re Looking For
- Desirable: Experience in a sterile services department
- Essential: Strong hygiene & basic health & safety awareness
- Ability to work flexibly on rotation
- Commitment to teamwork
- Head for learning
Benefits
Spire Healthcare offers a competitive benefits package: ✔ 35 days annual leave (bank holiday inclusive) ✔ Pension scheme (employer & employee contributions, flexible options) ✔ ‘Spire for You’ rewards program: Cashbacks & discounts at 1000+ retailers ✔ Free Bupa wellness screenings ✔ Private medical insurance ✔ Life assurance ✔ Free onsite parking
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Our Organisation Values
Our mission is rooted in pursuing excellence with:
- Clinical leadership
- Integrity ("Doing the right thing")
- Compassionate care ("Caring is our passion")
- Simplicity & reliability ("Delivering on promises")
At Spire Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do—we value warmth, dedication, and well-being.
About Spire Healthcare
Operating 39 hospitals & 8 clinics across the UK, Spire Healthcare is the nation’s largest independent healthcare provider. We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture.
Interested? Contact Lauren Armitage via lauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.com for informal career discussions.
Closing Date: Subject to application volume (anticipated urgency).
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