SSD Production Controller
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are currently looking for a SSD Production Controller to work in our busy Sterile Services Department. The department provides an important service...
To jointly lead the SSD Supervisor team and SSD Staff alongside peers.
Supporting management team in the day to day running of the service.
Prioritise the workflow to meet the operational needs for clinical services.
To assist with the maintenance of staff records and other documentation associated with quality control, necessary for ensuring the practical application of the departments BS EN ISO Quality management system.
To liaise with theatres and departments regarding instrumentation and service issues.
To take responsibility for the department and staff in the absence of management and to work in partnership with Production Controllers.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE Maths, English, Science; - Working to NVQ Level 3/BTec or Equivalent in Decontamination
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3/BTec or Equivalent in Decontamination
- NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Management
- DTM SSD Supervisors/Managers to NHS Guidance
- WTM4 Management of Flexible endoscope decontamination
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience managing staff/teams.
- 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
- Ability to work accurately to written policies and procedures.
Desirable: - Able to identify several hundred different surgical instruments.; - Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.; - Experience of Track and Trace Systems.
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- ood verbal and electronic communication skills.
- Knowledge of Track and Trace Systems.
- Knowledge of Quality Managements Systems.
- Knowledge of safety.
- Well organised.
- Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration.
- Motivated and a positive attitude to team work.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in implementing change.
- Knowledge and experience of decontamination of reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes.
- Administered a Track and Trace System.
- Managed a Quality Management System.
Training
Essential: - To attend job related training.; - To assist with training.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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