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Theatre Decontamination Assistant
We are looking for a motivated and organised Theatre Decontamination Assistant to join our busy Theatre team. You will play an important role in supporting the safe and timely provision of sterile instruments for surgical procedures, working closely with theatre staff and our decontamination provider.
This is a varied role requiring good attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment. You will support the management of instruments, repairs and loan equipment and help ensure the smooth flow of instrumentation to support operating lists and high-quality patient care.
- Support the safe and timely provision of sterile instruments for theatre operating lists.
- Check instrument trays and documentation, identifying damaged, incomplete or missing instruments and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Coordinate the movement of dirty and clean instrument trays to and from the decontamination provider.
- Support the management of instrument repairs, loan equipment and associated documentation.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure instrument traceability is maintained.
- Liaise with theatre staff and the decontamination provider regarding routine instrument requirements and any issues affecting theatre services.
- Support urgent and priority requests for instruments, responding to changing theatre demands.
- Maintain clean, tidy and organised sterile instrument storage areas and undertake routine audits as required.
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About the Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
Equality and Inclusion
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
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We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracy Price
- Job title: Logistics and Sterile Services Manager
- Email address: Tracy.price@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07970102484
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