262623 CSSD Technician - Bank

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Varied shifts (bank role)

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a motivated CSSD Technician on a bank basis to support the decontamination of reusable medical devices across the region.

Full training will be provided; no prior CSSD experience is required. You will work as part of a friendly team with shifts that vary to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• No prior CSSD experience required; full training provided.
• Bank position with shifts varying to meet service needs.
• Opportunity to develop knowledge across the decontamination process.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean and sterilise reusable medical devices and instruments.
• Inspect, assemble and pack items for sterilisation.
• Contribute to high-quality decontamination service across theatres and clinics.

Skills

Positive and flexible approach

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role that makes a real difference to patient care behind the scenes?

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Technician Bank Team. CSSD plays a vital role in supporting healthcare services across Dumfries and Galloway by ensuring that reusable medical devices and surgical instruments are cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and ready for safe use.

The core activities of the department include the disassembly, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality decontamination service for theatres, clinics and other patient treatment areas across the region.

No previous CSSD experience is essential. Full training will be provided through our structured departmental training programme, giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills across all aspects of the decontamination process.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Are committed to high standards of quality and patient safety.
• Have good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Are willing to learn and develop new skills.

Please note: This is a bank position, therefore there are no guaranteed hours. Working times and shift patterns will vary to meet the needs of the service.

Join us and be part of the team that helps ensure patients receive safe and effective care every day.

For Informal enquiries please contact - [e-mail]

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).