Decontamination & Sterilisation Specialist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Sterile Services Technician to support the decontamination process across Theatres, Wards and clinical areas. The role covers cleaning, disinfection, packing and sterilisation of medical instruments in line with infection control standards.

The post is fixed/secondment for 12 months to cover service needs. Welsh Desirable language skills at Level 3+ are considered during shortlisting.

Qualifications

• IDSc Technical Certificate or Level 3 Decontamination or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience in Sterile Services.
• Desirable: ISO13485:2016 and UKMDR 2002 familiarity; Welsh language level 3 or above desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out decontamination tasks: cleaning, disinfection, inspection, packing and sterilisation.
• Ensure items are prepared to the highest standards for theatres, wards and clinical departments.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment; perform quality checks for infection control compliance.
• Record instrument processing documentation and assist with stock control and safe storage.
• Transport sterile instruments between hospital sites as required.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Education

IDSc Technical Certificate OR Vocational Level 3 Decontamination OR Equivalent

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Sterile Services Technician to support the decontamination process across Theatres, Wards and clinical areas. The role covers cleaning, disinfection, packing and sterilisation of medical instruments in line with infection control standards.

The post is fixed/secondment for 12 months to cover service needs. Welsh Desirable language skills at Level 3+ are considered during shortlisting.