Decontamination Technician

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our busy Sterile Services Unit based at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth.

The post is 37.5 hours per week with full training provided; previous experience in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential. Welsh language ability is desirable and interviews will be held on 07/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential: experience in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.

Job description

Job Overview

We require a self-motivated individual with a flexible approach to the needs of the service to join our busy Sterile Services Unit in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be based at Bronglais Hospital.

A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in fast paced customer focused, and quality assured environment would be an advantage.

Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Interviews will be held on 07/09/2026.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work as a team member of the Sterile Service team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.

The post is 37.5 hours per week. During the training period, there will be dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant at all times. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will be required to have flexible approach to covering on call duties which includes Bank Holidays and Weekends.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.