Decontamination Technician

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Decontamination Technician. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality care and development. You will ensure the safety and effectiveness of reusable medical devices while enjoying generous benefits such as flexible working patterns, private medical cover, and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and ready to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension with matching

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private medical cover

Life assurance (3x base salary)

Free training and development

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in decontamination of reusable medical devices.
• Completion of recognized decontamination course.

Responsibilities

• Performing full decontamination cycle on surgical instruments.
• Participating in quality control processes and documentation.

Skills

Decontamination of medical devices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate in Decontamination

Job description

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Decontamination Technician

We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Technician. This is a full-time position based at Ramsay Sterile Services East, Braintree.

The Hub operates 24/7, and we are open to discussing flexible working patterns.

We seek enthusiastic, motivated individuals with at least 2 years' experience in decontamination of re-usable medical devices or who have completed a recognized decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate).

We offer training and development opportunities, including the chance to undertake the IDSc Technical Certificate. If you are looking to develop your career, come meet the team for an informal visit.

The successful applicant must have:

• Experience as a Decontamination Technician in a healthcare setting or similar environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Customer service skills
• Willingness to work occasional night shifts upon gaining competence

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) according to Ramsay policies and procedures
• Participating in quality control processes, ensuring procedures and documentation are completed accurately

In return, we offer:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Private medical cover with options to include partners and dependents
• Life assurance (Death in Service) at 3x base salary
• Free training and development via Ramsay Academy
• Free on-site parking where available
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years of experience. It is a leading provider of independent hospital services in England.

We value individuals with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference. Our employees are Ramsay, and their skills and commitment are key to our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognizes that staff and doctors are our most valuable assets, which has contributed to our ongoing success.

Employment is subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We strive to deliver the best care, driven by our core belief that it’s more than what we do — it’s who we are, a commitment since 1964.

We support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme, and are dedicated to supporting the wider Armed Forces community, including staff and patients.

This position is subject to background and DBS checks.