Deputy Decontamination Manager

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking an experienced Deputy Decontamination Manager to oversee the daily operations of the decontamination service. Your responsibilities will include managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in decontamination sciences and proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers a range of benefits including flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 17665, and relevant HTM guidance required.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership.
• Experience in equipment validation and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient reprocessing of medical devices.
• Manage staff training, appraisals, and professional development.
• Lead and contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong leadership and motivational skills

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to interpret complex technical data

High level of IT proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

QMS software

Decontamination tracking software

Job description

Deputy Decontamination Manager Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week

To provide day to day operational management of the service delivery underthe guidance of the Decontamination Manager.To practice as a qualified Senior Specialist and provide a high quality serviceat all times.To support the provision of the specialised decontamination service,contributing to the clinical care of the patient.To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailedscientific knowledge when reviewing and interpreting scientific technical dataand production reports to ensure a safe service is provided.To work independently in all areas of the specialty and be able to work as anautonomous practitioner.To deputise for the Decontamination Manager when necessary.To work unsupervised, plan your own workload and work with minimalmanagerial direction.Budget holder.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Decontamination Manager provides daily operational leadership of the decontamination service, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of medical devices. They plan and prioritise workflow, manage staff and equipment, and deputise for the Decontamination Manager when required. The postholder oversees maintenance, validation, and quality control of all decontamination equipment, develops and reviews Standard Operating Procedures, and ensures compliance with ISO, HTM, and regulatory standards. They manage the Quality Management System, conduct audits, investigate non-conformances, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include data integrity, risk assessments, and promoting a strong health and safety culture. The role manages staff training, appraisals, and professional development, supports research and validation of new processes, and ensures accurate reporting and communication with stakeholders. The Deputy Manager contributes to financial control, KPI monitoring, and service resilience, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and patient care.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and motivational skills with ability to manage multidisciplinary team
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to interpret complex technical and scientific data accurately
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office, QMS, and decontamination tracking software.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise workload to meet deadlines

Work Related Circumstances

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership within the workplace.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Able to work flexibly, including rota or shift patterns if required.

Education and Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced decontamination knowledge
• Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) aligned to decontamination and quality systems

Knowledge

• n-depth understanding of decontamination sciences and medical device reprocessing
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 17665, ISO 15883, and relevant HTM guidance (HTM 01-01, HTM 01-06)
• Knowledge of the Medical Device Regulations, MHRA guidance

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in a decontamination service, including supervisory or management responsibilities
• Demonstrable experience in staff supervision, training, and appraisa
• Experience in equipment validation, process testing, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience of leading or contributing to external audits (UKAS / MHRA / ISO certification).

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.