Sterile Services Assistant - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.

The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.

For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good standard of Literacy
• Must be able to read and write to good standard

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3 Health - Decontamination (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience working to deadlines to meet customer needs

Desirable criteria

• Previous SSD experience
• Previous experience of working in a factory, or production focused environment

Skill/Ability

Essential criteria

• Experience in a production based role
• Experience in similar manual handling role(s)
• Previous roles included standing for long periods of time

Desirable criteria

• Organisation skill
• Experience using large machinery

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to follow strict guidelines in decontamination and work within a controlled environment
• Flexible approach to working hours (i.e weekend) and cover

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 2016

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: