About the Role
This is an entry-level opportunity to join STERIS Instrument Processing, a leader in surgical instrument sterilization. You will receive world-class training to begin a defined career pathway, contributing to infection prevention and patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, instruments, and equipment) through decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing within predefined quality standards.
- Rigorously check, wash, lay up, and pack theatre instrument sets to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards.
- Safely operate and monitor machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic, and sterilisers) effectively.
- Record and log repairs and missing instruments or equipment on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak).
- Ensure repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock, appropriate coded sets, or the Trust’s appointed person.
Requirements
- Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
- Basic end-user IT skills to operate track and traceability IT systems.
- Flexibility is essential for on-call duty.
Skills
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Working under pressure
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Shift work
- On-call
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Good general standard of education
Salary/Compensations
- £25,272 plus a 5% performance bonus
- Generous shift allowances
- Higher cost of living allowance if working in London
Benefits
- Full structured and comprehensive training
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Day off in lieu for weekend work
About the Company
- STERIS Instrument Processing are experts in surgical instrument sterilization, offering on and offsite reprocessing and instrument maintenance solutions.
- STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.
- WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe.
Equal Opportunity
- STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law.
- The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.
- STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
