HSSU Technician

HSSU Technician

Nuffield Health, The Holly Hospital | HSSU | Permanent 37.5

Hrs | Monday - Saturday will work 5 days in 6 | Department open 6.00am - 22.30pm various shifts

Our HSSU (Hospital Sterile Services Unit) plays a vital role in transporting sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to the local hospital network. Now, you can too. Join the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity and you’ll have every chance to help improve lives. In return, you’ll experience our unrivalled rewards.

Taking care of the nation’s health starts with a supply of sterile and disinfected medical devices that meet our customers’ needs. From processing used surgical instruments for dispatch to receiving sterile surgical equipment and supporting our friendly theatre team – you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly. The role is physically demanding; you will be required to lift and handle sometimes heavy instrument sets and endure long periods of standing.

Previous experience working with a quality system or in the decontamination is desirable but not essential.

• Sterilise, assemble and pack surgical instruments used in operations in theatres, in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and following Nuffield policies
• Check the correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination
• Complete accurately tracking systems
• Monitor repairs of instruments
• Record sterilisation and packing information related to designated tasks accurately and pass it on to the relevant person in the theatre team on time

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, emotional wellbeing support and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

The Holly Hospital is located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex and is one of the South East’s leading private hospitals. For over 35 years, we have provided first-class independent healthcare for the local community.

The Holly can offer you a peaceful stay and fast access to a consultant. We are renowned locally for our high standards of nursing care and friendly atmosphere.

We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. The Holly also provides some specialist services to NHS patients.

The Holly Hospital works with over 300 consultants and other specialists in the South East. Many of these healthcare professionals also work in the NHS and are leaders in their field.

We employ more than 370 hospital staff, including highly experienced nurses. All of our nurses are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Our dedicated team make sure that you get the best possible care and treatment.

• 24 consulting rooms
• 39 beds
• 5 theatres
• 6 treatment rooms
• 8 day care beds/seats
• 6 private rooms with seats
• 6 chemotherapy bays/beds
• Pharmacy
• 2 MRI
• CT
• 3 Ultrasound
• X-Ray
• DEXA
• Mammography
• BUPA accredited breast and bowel care centre
• Oral surgery and dentistry suite
• Physiotherapy and sports centre
• Pathology laboratory
• Decontamination Department

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.