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SSD Assistant
SSD Assistant | Theatre | Part Time – 20hrs per week | Permanent | Leeds – LS8
Spire Leeds is looking for a new member of staff to assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care in the Sterile Services department by cleaning, sterilising, and packing theatre instruments. Ensuring theatre instruments are correct and ready for use, this role is physically demanding, involving heavy lifting.
Key Details:
- 20hrs per week – flexible shift patterns available
- Permanent role
- Development and training available
About Spire Leeds Hospital
Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been providing patient care for almost 30 years. It is the region’s largest private hospital, offering:
- Four operating theatres
- A sterile services department
- A dedicated endoscopy suite
- A diagnostic and imaging department (MRI and CT scanning)
- Outpatient and physiotherapy services (open six days per week)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Sterile Services Department plays a critical role in decontaminating and reprocessing surgical instruments for the entire hospital. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and packing surgical equipment
- Decontaminating endoscopes for the endoscopy department
- Ensuring attention to detail with accurate tracking and record-keeping
- Checking instruments pre- and post-decontamination for accuracy
- Monitoring repairs of damaged instruments
- Ensuring sterilising and decontamination equipment functions correctly (as per manufacturer instructions)
- Documenting tracking systems accurately
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Note: This role is physically demanding, requiring lifting and handling heavy instrument sets, with extended periods of standing.
Who We’re Looking for
Successful candidates should:
- Have desirable experience working in a sterile services department
- Demonstrate basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene
- Be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Show flexibility in adhering to the rota schedule, including weekends when needed
- Be willing to learn and adapt to the demands of the role
Benefits
Spire Leeds offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform – discounts and cashback with over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
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Our Values
At Spire Healthcare, our core values drive everything we do:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Always doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping things simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
- Our people are our difference – prioritising employee development, well-being, and a culture of excellence.
Our mission goes beyond treating patients—it’s about looking after people.
About Spire Healthcare
Spire Healthcare is the leading independent hospital group in the UK, operating 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland, providing:
- Diiagnostics
- Inpatient and day-case care
- Outpatient services
We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive culture.
For further information or an informal discussion about career opportunities, contact: Lauren Armitage (lauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.com)
Note: Vacancies may close prior to the advertised date if sufficient applications are received.
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