Description
Join Spire Norwich Hospital as a Sterile Services Department (SSD) Manager, leading the decontamination service to ensure quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
As SSD Manager, you will have operational leadership of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination, sterilisation, tracking, and management of surgical instruments and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Sterile Services Department.
- Ensure all decontamination and sterilisation activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
- Monitor department workload and prioritise resources to meet theatre demands.
- Maintain surgical instrument tracking systems and ensure full traceability.
- Oversee instrument maintenance, repairs, and replacement programmes.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer instructions and decontamination best practice.
- Manage and maintain the department's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Lead, motivate, and develop the SSD team.
- Manage recruitment, induction, training, performance reviews, attendance, and employee relations.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture within the department.
- Ensure infection prevention and control standards are consistently maintained.
What We're Looking For:
- Decontamination NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of decontamination and sterilisation practices.
- Previous experience working within a Sterile Services Department.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Experience managing staff, equipment, and resources.
- Comprehensive knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilisation procedures.
- Understanding of current decontamination regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, operating 7:00am-21:00 Monday - Saturday with occasional Sundays.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
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