Bank Facilities Assistant HSDU (North Devon)

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Devon Bank HSDU Technician role at Barnstaple requires reliable, flexible staff to support decontamination of reusable medical devices and instruments. You will work within the Hospital Sterilisation Decontamination Unit (HSDU) across our NHS Trust sites in Devon.

The role involves operating washers and sterilisers, completing quality checks, and maintaining records in a busy hospital environment. Training is provided and shifts are ad-hoc and flexible to fit your availability.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and flexible with shifts.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment and follow procedures.
• Strong safety awareness and hygiene practices.
• Good teamwork and clear communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stages of the decontamination cycle in line with procedures and national standards.
• Clean, inspect, test, assemble, package and sterilise reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Operate washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate records.
• Follow Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control and PPE requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Washer disinfectors

Sterilisers

Job description

Role Summary

Are you looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference to patient care?

Our Estates & Facilities (EFM) Bank is expanding across our Northern sites in Devon, and we’re looking for reliable, motivated people to join our team in HSDU.

As a Bank HSDU Technician, you will support the decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments used across the Trust. This vital role helps ensure clinical teams have access to safe, compliant equipment, contributing directly to high-quality patient care and the smooth running of hospital services.

We are seeking individuals who can be depended upon to pick up regular Bank shifts. Full training will be provided.

If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to essential hospital services and want flexible work that fits around your life,

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More Detail About The Role:

Working within the Hospital Sterilisation Decontamination Unit (HSDU), you will be responsible for carrying out stages of the decontamination cycle in accordance with departmental procedures and national standards.

Duties include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging and sterilising reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Operating washer disinfectors and sterilisers.
• Completing quality checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Following all Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and PPE requirements.
• Working as part of a busy team to ensure instruments are processed efficiently and safely to meet service demands.

Why Join the EFM Bank?

• Flexible, ad‑hoc shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunities at our Barnstaple site in North Devon.
• A chance to support vital NHS services
• Work as part of friendly, supportive teams

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible individuals
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team players who work well with others
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and departments

Working Pattern: Initially 8:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Regular weekdayavailability is required - at least three shifts a week over a 6-week period for training.

For those who enjoy the role, there may be opportunities for the role to expand with weekend work and a wider range of shift patterns following the initial training period.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Rosina Northcott, Estates & Facilities Admin Team Leader on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £25,760- £27,476 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-75041-14055
• Contract Type Bank
• Closing Date 3 September, 2026
• Job Category Cleaning & Facilities