CSSD Technician

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 2 CSSD role at Bristol Royal Infirmary. You will handle decontamination tasks including receipt, cleaning, disassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices, recording activity in the tracking system, and supporting a safe, efficient CSSD operation.

The post requires teamwork and on-the-job training; you will work a shift pattern across weekdays with weekends and bank holidays included.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team.
• Experience in sterile services or a comparable department.
• Literacy and Numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.
• Record all tasks in the tracking and tracing database.
• Work as part of a team and participate in on-the-job training as required.
• Support safety, cleanliness and operational efficiency within CSSD.
• Perform daily tasks and participate in the department's competences and development.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Adaptability

Education

Literacy and Numeracy skills

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day shifts 07:45 - 15:45, Evening shifts 13:00 - 21:00, including Weekends and Bank Holidays) Job ref 387-S4268-CCC

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £25,272 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Band 2

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

This is a key role within the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) where you will be responsible for all aspects of decontamination science duties in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient - to carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and record all tasks in the tracking and tracing database.

The post holder will undertake all on the job training as deemed necessary for them to carry out their duties within the department in a safe manner.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively.

The post is a shift pattern covering Monday - Friday 7:45 - 13:45, Weekends & Bank Holidays.

General

To inspect the cleanliness/correctness of equipment together with checking the items for durability.

To participate in the packing of surgical instruments, soft packs and comprehensive theatre packs.

Learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the departments.

Any other duties deemed reasonable

Communication and team relationships

To participate in regular reviews of your own training programme in line with the development of departmental services.

To identify problems that occurs within CSSD and brings them to the attention of a supervisor.

Attend training sessions and up-dates that are laid on for departmental staff.

To seek advice and guidance from seniors as required.

Attend all staff meetings

Planning and organisation

To carry out the daily tests on the department’s machinery

To check and safety use the heat-sealing machine.

To participate in decontamination, packing and sterilisation of contaminated times that arrive in the department.

To achieve completion of the department’s competences that have been drawn up

To be committed to continuous self-development

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working in sterile services or comparable department

Skill & Abilities

• Good communication Skills
• Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
• Ability to work under instruction
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Excellent telephone manner
• Dexterity - Ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes/weights and environments
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry out a variety of activities including lifting, lowering,pushing, pulling and carrying
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others
• Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management & drive for improvement
• Analytical
• Personal resilience
• Flexibility
• Able to use own initiative
• Team Player

Qualifications & Training

• Literacy and Numeracy skills

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.