Decontamination Technician

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Oldham is seeking a part-time Decontamination Technician to support the sterilization of medical devices at Royal Oldham Hospital. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare safety, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict protocols. This role offers flexible working opportunities and a commitment to high standards of patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of keyboard, typing, and computer skills.
• Experience in infection prevention or decontamination.
• Ability to concentrate during repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake decontamination science duties to assist in providing medical devices service.
• Receive, disassemble, clean, reassemble, pack, and sterilise medical devices.
• Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail under pressure

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above

Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Decontamination Technician - part-time 25 hours per week, with shift pattern 12 noon–5pm, Monday to Friday, at the Hospital's Sterilization and Disinfection Unit (HSDU) at Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, undertake decontamination science duties to assist in providing a specialised decontamination and resupply of medical devices service, contributing to clinical care of the patient.
• Receive, disassemble, clean, reassemble, pack and sterilise reusable medical devices; record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
• Work in accordance with the Department\'s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
• Plan your own workload with limited supervision.
• Be aware the role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciate and inspire, our core values.

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for career development, and a competitive benefits package including annual leave and flexible working opportunities.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above, a Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent knowledge.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
• Knowledge and experience in decontamination or infection prevention

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work to Standard Operating Procedures

Experience

• Experience of concentration during repetitive tasks
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust