Decontamination Technician - Midlands

18 Week Support Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in the UK is looking for an Experienced Decontamination Technician to support NHS Trusts. This role involves operating Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets, ensuring the safe reprocessing of surgical instruments, and collaborating with clinical teams. Ideal candidates should be flexible, reliable, and possess hands-on experience with infection control protocols. This position offers ad hoc shifts from Monday to Sunday, contributing to patient safety and efficiency in healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Trained using a Getinge washer with certificates.
• Trained using a drying cabinet with certificates.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Decontamination Technician within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets following Trust protocols.
• Clean, inspect, and pack surgical instruments for sterilisation.
• Ensure accurate use of tracking systems and documentation.

Skills

Experience with Getinge washer disinfectors

Experience with drying cabinets

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Decontamination Technicians to join our team on an insourcing basis, supporting NHS Trusts. You will play a vital role in the safe and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments, working with our partner hospitals to reduce waiting lists and support patient safety.

This role is ideal for candidates who are flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments and who have hands-on experience with Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets.

Main duties of the job

Operate Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets in line with Trust protocols and national decontamination standards

Clean, inspect, and pack surgical instruments for sterilisation

Ensure accurate use of tracking systems and documentation

Adhere to infection prevention and control policies

Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team in a fast-paced setting

About us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Experienced Decontamination Technician

Location: Southwest England

Contract Type: Insourcing Bank/Ad Hoc Shifts

Shifts Available: Monday to Sunday

Company: 18 Week Support

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must be trained (with certificates) using a Getinge Washer
• Must be trained (with certificates) using a drying cabinet

Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience in the last 12 months as a Decontamination Technician

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.