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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Night Shift - Saturday and Sunday 21.30 - 06.00 both days
Those applying cannot, together with other employment, work more than an average of 48 hours per week or work 7 days a week regularly
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Through knowledge, skills and training, work as an essential worker and team member of the Hospital Sterilization Decontamination Unit in the provision of a high quality, quality assured, cost-effective decontamination/sterilization service for reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian (operating theatres, clinics, A&E and other departments)
To provide full reprocessing of these medical devices using the knowledge and skills gained through ongoing training and experience to ensure devices are processed to an agreed specification in accordance with department procedures, relevant quality standards and current European legislation (Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, Annexe 12 and ISO 13485:2012). Participate in sequential sampling of products to ensure compliance with quality standards
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Sharon Chapman on 0131 242 6122