Decontamination Technician

Sirona Medical Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends only

Dedicated consultant

Fast onboarding

Job summary

Sirona Medical is recruiting Decontamination Technicians for NHS hospital contracts across Scotland. You will work in sterile services and endoscopy decontamination units, ensuring instruments and endoscopes are clean, disinfected and ready for use.

You will operate washer disinfectors and autoclaves, maintain traceability, and follow NHS Scotland guidelines and infection control standards. PVG submission and up-to-date training are required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months NHS experience as a Decontamination Technician in sterile services or endoscopy decontamination unit (essential).
• Hands-on experience with washer disinfectors, autoclaves and track-and-trace systems.
• Good understanding of decontamination standards and infection control.
• PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (manual handling, infection control, COSHH, safeguarding).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two recent references, including one from an NHS decontamination or sterile services manager.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting and manually cleaning contaminated instruments and endoscopes.
• Operating and loading washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves and endoscope washer disinfectors.
• Inspecting, assembling and packing instrument trays accurately.
• Running and recording daily machine tests and cycle checks.
• Keeping full traceability records for every instrument set and scope.
• Working to NHS Scotland decontamination guidance and local policy.
• Following infection prevention and PPE standards at all times.
• Reporting faults, non-conformances and missing items to the unit lead.

Skills

NHS experience

Washer disinfectors

Autoclaves

Infection control

Education

Decontamination qualification

Tools

Washer disinfectors

Autoclaves

Track-and-trace systems

Job description

Job title: Decontamination Technician - Scotland

Location: Various sites across Scotland

Pay: £225 - £250 per day

Job type: Contract / Temporary

Company: Sirona Medical

About the role

Sirona Medical is recruiting experienced Decontamination Technicians for a range of NHS hospital contracts across Scotland. You'll work in sterile services and endoscopy decontamination units, making sure reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes are safely cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and ready for use.

What you’ll be doing

• Receiving, sorting and manually cleaning contaminated instruments and endoscopes
• Operating and loading washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves and endoscope washer disinfectors
• Inspecting, assembling and packing instrument trays accurately
• Running and recording daily machine tests and cycle checks
• Keeping full traceability records for every instrument set and scope
• Working to NHS Scotland decontamination guidance (SHTM 01-01 and SHTM 01-06) and local policy
• Following infection prevention and control and PPE standards at all times
• Reporting faults, non-conformances and missing items to the unit lead

What we’re looking for

• At least 6 months' NHS experience as a Decontamination Technician in a sterile services or endoscopy decontamination unit (essential)
• Hands-on experience with washer disinfectors, autoclaves and track-and-trace systems
• A good understanding of decontamination standards and infection control
• A current PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply
• Up-to-date mandatory training (manual handling, infection control, COSHH, safeguarding)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two recent references, including one from an NHS decontamination or sterile services manager
• Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland
• A decontamination qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or an IDSc-recognised course) is an advantage

What we offer

• £225 - £250 per day, depending on site and experience
• Weekends only
• A dedicated consultant who knows the contracts
• Fast compliance and onboarding

Sirona Medical is an equal opportunities employer