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

Role may involve weekend work and travel to multiple sites; eligible candidates should have NHS decontamination experience, PVG status, and up-to-date training. Competitive daily pay and onboarding support provided.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months NHS experience in a decontamination or sterile services role.
• 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 and ability to travel to sites across Scotland.
• Two recent references, including one from an NHS decontamination or sterile services manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and manually clean contaminated instruments and endoscopes.
• Operate washer disinfectors, autoclaves and endoscope washers; record cycles.
• Inspect, assemble and pack instrument trays with traceability records.
• Follow NHS Scotland decontamination guidance and infection control standards.
• Report faults or missing items to the unit lead.

Job description

Job title: Decontamination Technician - Scotland

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

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