CDU Operative
JO-2504-550662
Posted: 16/04/2025
- Negotiable
- Republic of Ireland, Dublin City Centre
- Full time
Job Title: CDU Operative
Professional Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements:
- Hold a relevant QQI Level 5 (or higher) qualification in Health Services Skills or Health Care Support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with both written and verbal proficiency
- Comprehensive understanding of the Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) Operative role
- Ability to work collaboratively with the CDU Manager and, where required, the CDU Deputy Supervisor
- Commitment to maintaining patient and staff safety and welfare
- Dedication to delivering a high standard of safe patient care
- Capability to act as a mentor for new staff members
- Strict adherence to National Hygiene and Decontamination Standards, with active participation in monthly audits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Desirable (Ideal) Attributes:
- Completion of a Decontamination Course or willingness to undertake one
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in decontamination or a CDU setting
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Strong multitasking skills – capable of prioritising and managing simultaneous issues, escalating appropriately
- High attention to detail and quality
- Motivated, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to proactively resolve challenges
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively in a busy environment
- Shift work 5/7 days
- Garda Vetting required