Autoclave Technician/Sterile Service Technician

Grade and Salary: AO (National) £22,194 - £24,184

Are you wanting to be an integral part of how the UKHSA Porton Down site runs? This is the perfect opportunity for you to join the Media Services Porton. This service includes the collection of biohazard Category 2 contaminated from the main building and the Vaccine Task Force (VTF) buildings. This is then transported to the Media Services autoclave suite, where it is thermally destroyed. The Media Services also offers a site-wide autoclave sterilisation service from the media production area autoclaves.

As a technician, you will be actively involved with the engineering staff to ensure the validation work carried out is the UKHSA Safety standard. You will also work with laboratory staff to ensure the correct loads are collected and in a safe manner. You will also be the main point of contact for all customer relations concerning waste management.

Location

UKHSA Porton Down - On-site

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Responsibilities section:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• To run the autoclaves in the area - Main building, VTF and media production
• To ensure colleagues and self are wearing suitable protective personal equipment in accordance with departmental and UK Health Security Agency Protective Personal Equipment policy
• Work with engineers on the servicing and validation of the autoclaves
• To train production and other staff in the safe operation and use of autoclaves as required
• Support trainees as required in all their activities and ensure they are adequately trained in all operational process’s requirements
• Take responsibility for checklists of routine daily tasks such as area and equipment cleaning and servicing
• Contribute to the care, maintenance and security of the premises and equipment by taking responsibility for the set-up and smooth running of all equipment in section and assist in problem solving issues for both equipment and procedures
• Make minor adjustments/repairs and provide local maintenance to equipment as required.
• To sign and file service reports and collection documents

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Essential Criteria

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential:

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent experience in aligned field.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level
• An awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable:

• Full knowledge of autoclave operation and use

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