SSD / EDU Team Leader

To supervise staff within Decontamination Services department (EDU and SSD) on a day to day basis, ensuring the high quality, safe and timely provision of a specialized decontamination service contributing to the clinical care of the patient

To ensure Departmental Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to in accordance with the Quality Management Systems

Monitor the daily autoclave, washer disinfector, sterrard, ultrasonic machine and endoscopy washers readings and sign reports as "User", managing any discrepancies with the assistance of the Manager and Engineer.

To assist in the training of new staff and the continued training and development of existing staff.

To work in all areas of the decontamination facilities at both hospitals (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital) as and when required., To communicate all relevant information within the teamensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner.To organize, attend and actively participate in the Department's meetings to chair daily team briefing . To inform effectively both verbally and at any staff hand-over as required. To communicate with customers of the service in the initial investigation of non-conformance. To participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to quality improvement, achieving quality objectives and compliance with the ISO 13485. To monitor compliance with QMS and take appropriate actions by raising corrective actions.To support management in training of new and /or less experienced/qualified staff. To provide training to theatres staff allocated in decontamination services

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.