Decontamination Technician

Transformation Unit; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath is looking for a reliable Decontamination Technician to join the Sterile Services team. The role involves cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising a wide range of surgical instruments and equipment for operating theatres and wards, with 37.5 hours per week across various shifts.

We welcome candidates who are practical, keen to learn through training, and able to follow strict procedures to maintain the highest standards of hygiene.

Qualifications

• English literacy and comprehension of written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to undertake full training for the role.
• GCSE level or equivalent education.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IoDS) membership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilise a wide range of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures to ensure hygiene standards.
• Be flexible to work in a busy Sterile Services Department and undertake training as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Willingness to train

Full driving licence

IoDS member

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Main area Estates and Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 37.5 Hours per week - various shifts available Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (37.5) Job ref 427-8281728

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Town Bath Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/11/2026

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for a reliable, flexible, enthusiastic person to join our team of Technicians in Sterile Services.

The Sterile Services Department provides an essential service within the hospital by disinfecting, sterilising and maintaining surgical instrumentation for operating theatres, wards, community hospitals, clinics and GP practices in the region.

Various shift patterns are available, please indicate your preferred shift pattern in the application.

37.5 hrs per week - Full time - 4 on 4 off - 20:00-06:00, or

Main duties of the job

As a Decontamination Technician, you will be responsible for a wide variety of equipment- from simple instruments, like scissors, to very complex equipment- such as flexible endoscopes.

This is a varied and interesting role in a friendly team.

No formal qualifications are needed but you will be someone who enjoys hands-on work: standing and performing manual handling.

You need to be:

• Happy to work in a busy department
• Keen to take on training (e-learning, classroom and 1:1 coaching) to learn the role
• Able to follow procedures to make sure that equipment is cleaned to the specific standard needed
• Able to keep up-to-date records
• Available to take on hours during the week for training and to help cover the service when needed.

For informal enquiries or a visit to the department, contact Dave Lockyer on 01225 825060, [e-mail] or Beverley Parmenter on 01225 825043, [e-mail].

The role requires you to have a current right to work in the UK, which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Under current UK immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Able to read and write & understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability and willingness to undertake full training for the role of Decontamination Technician
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Full driving licence
• Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of dealing with demanding situations
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) with a confident and approachable manner when dealing with colleagues & various service users
• Develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions
• Understanding of basic hygiene

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

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