Trainee Decontamination Technician

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Decontamination Technician
(No Experience Required)
Clifton Park Hospital - York
Full Time - 37.5 hours

We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Technician. This is a full-time position and is based at Ramsay's Clifton park Hospital, in York.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are willing to undertake extensive training in order to fulfil the role of a Decontamination Technician.

The successful applicant must have:

- 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
Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

- Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

- Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

- Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

- Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

- Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

- Flexible shift patterns, where possible

- Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

- Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

- Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

- Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

- Cycle2Work scheme

- Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

- Free parking on site, where possible

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.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.