Deputy Sterile Services Manager (Band 6) - Estates and facilities - Lancashire Teaching Hospita[...]

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Main area: Estates and facilities
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, some flexibility required)
Job ref: 438-PB2888
Site: Chorley and South Ribble hospital
Town: Chorley
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 24/04/2025

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Manager to join our Sterile Services team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional decontamination services across our two main hospitals. As a key player in ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, you will support the Sterile Services Manager in overseeing staff, resources, and daily operations within our state-of-the-art Sterile Services Department.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in sterile services or a related healthcare field, particularly with a focus on quality and safety. You should have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide your team to meet and exceed departmental goals. A proactive approach to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting continuous improvement in service delivery will be essential.

You will also need excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage resources effectively and make decisions that enhance the overall performance of the department. If you are passionate about maintaining the highest decontamination standards and thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate closely with the Sterile Services Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
• Maintain high standards and ensure that operations align with the goals of providing the highest quality of decontamination services.
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring that all staff members are well-trained, supported, and performing to their best potential.
• Maintain and improve the quality and safety of decontamination services, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as HTM 01-01 and ISO 13485:2016.
• Contribute to the overall delivery of high-quality patient care by upholding our commitment to safety, quality, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that all aspects of the department meet regulatory standards while helping to streamline processes for greater efficiency.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Leadership and Management Development Qualifications.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Full membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of managing a Quality System Standard EN ISO13485:2016.
• Knowledge of HTM01-01 Standards.
• Experience in Internal Audit.
• Up to date, professional knowledge of all areas of Sterile Services.
• Knowledge and practical experience of managing staff and resources.
• Experience in a management role.
• Evidence of Specialist Technical Knowledge.
• Experience working within ISO guidelines.
• Knowledge of Medical Devices legislation.
• Evidence of service planning/development.
• IT and Computer systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Experience within the NHS healthcare.
• Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of Medical Devices and Health & Safety legislation.

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.