Decontamination Lead Technician — Sterile Services

Nuffield Health; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Job summary

Nuffield Health Stoke HSSU hosts a Decontamination Supervisor Lead Technician within the Hospital Sterile Services Unit. The role oversees a team, deputises for the Production Team Leader, and ensures high-quality decontamination, packaging and sterilisation processes.

Based at the Sterile Services Unit, you will maintain equipment, uphold accuracy of records, and support colleagues in delivering patient-safe sterile devices.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation in a working Sterile Department.
• Good communication via telephone and email.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication; basic computer literacy.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service.
• Strong people skills and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deputise for the Production Team Leader to oversee the decontamination process.
• Manage a team of decontamination technicians to ensure high-quality service.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Assist in preparing sterile/disinfected devices to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain clean, compliant work environment and report faults.
• Keep accurate records and monitor stock levels for re-orders.

Skills

Sterile dept experience

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Full Process Technician training

Tools

Traceability system

Job description

Nuffield Health Stoke HSSU hosts a Decontamination Supervisor Lead Technician within the Hospital Sterile Services Unit. The role oversees a team, deputises for the Production Team Leader, and ensures high-quality decontamination, packaging and sterilisation processes.

Based at the Sterile Services Unit, you will maintain equipment, uphold accuracy of records, and support colleagues in delivering patient-safe sterile devices.