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Trainee/Apprentice Decontamination Technician

Employer
Ramsay Health Care UK
Location
Preston
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
15 Mar 2021

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Trainee/Apprentice Decontamination Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for Trainee or Apprentice Decontamination Technicians to join our Sterile Services Team in Preston.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week and will include working weekends on a 3 week rotational basis)

We are lookingfor motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who have an eye for detail and a desire to make a difference. A full training programme will be undertaken to ensure the necessary skills are achieved during which you will report to one of our Decontamination Technician Supervisors. There are opportunities to undertake an apprenticeship either now or in the future.
This job is a starting point for a successful career in medical device decontamination with a development structure and future opportunities for senior roles within the organisation.

What you'll bring with you:
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
  • Good computer skills (MS Office package)
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Willingness to work the occasional night shift once competence is achieved

Key responsibilities include:
  • Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) to the highest of standards, in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures
  • Participate fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times

In return we offer:
  • Competitive salary Plus Enhancements (if eligible)
  • 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays which increase with service (pro rata)
  • Private Healthcare
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
  • Free Parking

About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK have 2 purpose built sterile services/decontamination supercentres in Braintree Essex and in Preston Lancashire. They have been open for the past 11 years and service 9 Ramsay hospitals in their regions. Both facilities are accredited to the ISO 13485 standard and are proud to deliver excellence in medical device decontamination within the sector.
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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