Sterile Services Operational Manager

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Sterile Services Operational Manager this role will be based at: HA7 4LP The right candidate will: * Lead the organisation-wide decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopes and medical devices. * Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Theatre Sterile Services Unit (TSSU). * Act as the Trust’s Decontamination Lead. * Manage the cost-effective purchase, decontamination and management of surgical instruments, endoscopes and clinical medical devices. * Provide professional advice, leadership and guidance on strategic decontamination issues across the Trust. * Act as an expert resource for staff on decontamination matters. * Prepare business cases, reports, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and funding bids. * Participate in management meetings, reviews and relevant Trust committees. * Contribute to the Infection Control Committee, Medical Device Procurement and Executive Decontamination Committee. * Lead the development and implementation of an effective decontamination management framework. * Ensure decontamination services support the strategic direction and objectives of the Trust. * Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Trust Board and Divisional Leadership Teams on decontamination issues. We require the following: * Extensive management experience within Sterile Services, a Theatre complex or comparable environment. * Experience of leading and developing teams. * Experience of change management. * Membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences or willingness to undertake membership. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon