Role Summary:
We are recruiting a CSSD Operative on a full-time basis at UPMC Whitfield Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The role of CSSD Operative is to manage all activities within the CSSD Department in UPMC Whitfield Hospital, promoting UPMC values, mission, and vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a positive role model and provide support advice to staff.
* Demonstrate expert practice where appropriate.
* Lead by example through visible leadership to motivate and empower others.
* Evaluate the quality of care within the CSSD Department and achieve safe, professional, and competent practice.
* Ensure correct and safe decontamination and sterilisation of all medical devices in a timely fashion.
* Transport sterile items and store them correctly.
* Be familiar with stock control procedures.
* Complete traceability on the tracker system.
* Disinfect, inspect, package, and sterilise medical devices.
* Adhere to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
* Familiarise yourself with training and education programs.
* Attend meetings related to CSSD.
* Collaborate with others as part of a team.
* All CSSD staff must understand the importance of confidentiality.
* Ensure that hospital resources are used efficiently and effectively.
* Contribute to hospital-wide activities that promote and support service development.
* Manage relationships and behaviour according to hospital ethos, policies, and SOPs.
Accountability and Development
* Act as a positive role model regarding hospital ethos and UPMC values.
* Provide a professional service.
* Complete clerical, paperwork, and administration procedures to ensure reporting systems and monitoring responsibilities are maintained.
* Use resources effectively and efficiently.
* Maintain effective communication and negotiate with colleagues from other departments to ensure cooperation and good working relationships.
* Participate in hospital quality processes such as accreditation.
* Approach interpersonal relationships in a manner that promotes a healthy working environment and avoids conflict.
* Undertake reasonable duties as directed to ensure smooth departmental operations.
* Participate in achieving cost-saving measures.
Requirements
* The post holder must hold at least one year's experience in a CSSD, pharmaceutical, or clean room industry.
* A knowledge of theatre instruments is desirable.
* Previous experience in patient care is desirable.