Decontamination Technician

Ramsay Health; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salisbury is looking for a Decontamination Technician to ensure the sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This full-time role requires someone flexible and eager to learn, as you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support quality improvements. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth through Ramsay Academy.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Attractive enhancement rates for evenings and weekends

25 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays

Private healthcare and life assurance

Free onsite parking and subsidised staff restaurant

Access to employee discount programme

Wellbeing Centre access

Long service employee recognition awards

Opportunities for career development through Ramsay Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills through Ramsay Academy.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude are necessary for this fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterilization of instruments and equipment for surgeries.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices.
• Support quality improvements in the decontamination process.

Job description

Decontamination Technician

Job at New Hall Hospital - Salisbury, Full Time 37.5 Hours.

The role

The safety of our patients and our people is paramount to us at Ramsay Health Care UK. That s why our work in the Decontamination Unit is so vital. Its here that we sterilise all the instruments and equipment needed to deliver a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments across the hospital. Join us and you’ll help bring peace of mind to our patients their families and our hard‑working teams as you deliver for your customers across a complex and changing caseload that’s full of variety. Working within a multi‑disciplinary team including our consultants you’ll make sure our teams have the equipment they need when they need it and our patients have a positive experience. Everything you do you’ll actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements.

Where you’ll be based

New Hall Hospital is one of Wiltshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality healthcare treatments and services. Situated on 14 acres of quiet landscaped parkland two miles south of Salisbury, the Georgian Manor House was opened as a hospital in 1980 and currently has 32 patient beds. By investing in advanced medical technology the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The fully equipped ultra‑clean air theatre suite is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacements. The day unit is suitable for minor operations and endoscopy.

What you’ll bring with you

If you have experience in this field that will be beneficial but it’s not essential. If you’re eager to learn we can support you through our Ramsay Academy to gain the skills and qualifications you need to join and then develop in the department. If you are flexible and versatile with a real can‑do attitude you’ll be perfect for this fast‑paced patient‑centred role.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%/100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• 25 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee discount programme
• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Long service employee recognition and appreciation awards
• Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year we are one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and addition we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong longstanding partnership with the NHS. We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS reserve; the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.