Apprentice Sterile Services Technician

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an Apprentice Sterile Services Technician for an 18-month apprenticeship in the decontamination unit. This role involves assisting in the re-processing of Medical Devices, ensuring safety and quality for direct patient care. Candidates should have a good standard of education, organizational skills, and experience in a healthcare setting. The position includes full-time hours with expected training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and liaise with apprentices, technicians, supervisors, and managers.
• Receive training instruction and advice from mentor/line manager.
• Refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers.
• Communicate with members of the public and patients.

Skills

Good standard of education

GCSE in English and Maths minimum C grade or equivalent

Organizational skills

IT Skills

Able to prioritise own workloads

Experience in a healthcare setting

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Sterile Services Technician

The closing date is 17 November 2025

We are recruiting an Apprentice Sterile Services Technician to join our HSDU team on a Fixed Term 18 months apprenticeship contract in the decontamination unit.

Under supervision you will assist team members to undertake decontamination duties in all areas of the re-processing of Medical Devices by the receipt, wash assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery and tracking and tracing process in accordance with policies & procedures, to both internal and external customers, providing a safe product for use in direct patient care.

The complexity of the work is such that all staff are expected to apply themselves fully to the task in hand, so that mistakes are minimised, patient safety is not compromised and customer requirements are met in the agreed turnaround times.

Main duties of the job

The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organization as in accordance with the UKCA Medical Device Directive.

About us

Why work with us -As this role is an Apprenticeship there is an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake extensive training as an Apprentice Technician to the accepted standards.

This role offers you the chance to develop skills, knowledge and experience in this area of expertise and you will be expected to attend all college study days (or undertake distance learning) with the agreed training provider organisation. This will also include regular meetings and reviews with your Training Officer.

As a responsible employer and as required by Apprenticeship rules we will ensure that you have 20% 'off the job' training as specified in all Apprenticeship qualifications.

Upon completion of the full Apprenticeship and having met the expected standards of all employees within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust there is the expectation that you will be offered a fully banded (Band 2) permanent role as a HSDU Technician within the HSDU Department.

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a team and liaise with other apprentices, technicians, supervisors and managers.
• Receive training instruction and advice from mentor/line manager Conduct working relationships in a manner that reflects a service orientated department and respects Trust values.
• To refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff
• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers from other departments both inside the Trust and the Community Services and other agencies.
• To communicate with members of the public and patients.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and skills

• Good standard of education
• GCSE in English and Maths minium C grade or equivalent
• Organizational skills
• IT Skills
• Able to prioritise own workloads
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay and Devon Hospital

HSDU, Level 4, Women's Unit, Torbay Hospital, TQ2 7AA

£24,465 a year(apprenticeship is paid £16,787, which is 75% of Band 2)

Contract

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7525600-PC&S

Job locations

Torbay and Devon Hospital

HSDU, Level 4, Women's Unit, Torbay Hospital, TQ2 7AA