Bank Contract - SSD Technician

NHS; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sterile Services Technician to ensure surgical instruments are expertly cleaned, sterilised, and delivered. The role is crucial in maintaining hygiene standards and patient safety. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, an NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Sciences, and experience in clinical settings. The position offers varied working hours, based at The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead, with an hourly rate of £32.42.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre or clinical setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of theatre instruments and sterilisation processes is essential.
• Familiarity with product tracking systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect, inspect, clean, and package surgical instruments.
• Operate washer disinfectors and sterilisers, performing routine checks.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to meet procedural needs.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Sciences

Tools

Washer disinfectors

Sterilisers

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about patient safety and precision? We are looking for a dedicated Sterile Services Technician to support our clinical teams by ensuring surgical instruments and medical equipment are expertly cleaned, sterilised, and delivered on time. You will be a key part of the Sterile Services Department, maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control, and helping ensure our hospital departments are always equipped with safe, sterile tools for patient care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collect, inspect, clean, and package surgical instruments.
• Operate washer disinfectors and sterilisers, performing routine checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Monitor stock levels and order replacements to ensure continuous supply.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to meet procedural needs.
• Uphold infection control standards and complete mandatory training.
• Support new team members and deputise for the supervisor when needed.

About You

• A team player with excellent communication skills and IT skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Sciences (or willingness to train).
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Experience in a theatre or clinical setting.
• Aligned with our values: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity, and Pride.
• Knowledge of theatre instruments and sterilisation processes.
• Competent in operating washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality settings.
• A proactive and forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to the department workflow.
• Familiarity with product tracking systems.

Location and Work Pattern

Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Work Pattern: Varied hours

Hourly Rate: £32.42 per hour

Requirements and Compliance

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

We are proud to champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if required.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Pre-employment checks: This post is subject to safeguarding requirements, including a DBS check upon initial offer of employment. References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.