Decontamination Technician

Sirona Medical Limited; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends only

Dedicated consultant

Fast onboarding

Job summary

Sirona Medical is recruiting experienced Decontamination Technicians for NHS hospital contracts across Scotland. You\'ll work in sterile services and endoscopy decontamination units, ensuring reusable instruments and endoscopes are cleaned, disinfected and ready for use.

Assignments may include weekend cover in sterile services departments, endoscopy decontamination units and theatre support. Pay is £225-£250 per day, contract/temporary, with travel to sites across Scotland.

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.
• 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 (City & Guilds or IDSc-recognised) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting and manually cleaning contaminated instruments and endoscopes.
• Operating and loading washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves and endoscope washers.
• 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.

Skills

NHS experience

Track-and-trace systems

Infection control

PPE standards

Education

Decontamination qualification (City & Guilds / IDSc)

Tools

Washer disinfectors

Autoclaves

Job description

Decontamination Technician (HB-795712 Dumfries)

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.

Assignments may include weekend cover in sterile services departments, endoscopy decontamination units and theatre support.

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.