Head of Decontamination Services — 24/7 NHS Leader

Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced leader to become Head of Decontamination Services. This pivotal role oversees Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination, leading a 24/7 operation to ensure instruments and equipment are processed safely and to the highest standards.

Working with senior teams and external partners, you will set strategic direction, champion continuous improvement, strengthen quality assurance and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience leading decontamination or sterile services in healthcare.
• Strong track record in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clinical teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination.
• Lead a critical 24/7 service ensuring safety and high standards of processing of instruments and equipment.
• Set strategic direction, champion continuous improvement and develop resilient solutions.
• Oversee risk management, equipment validation and regulatory compliance.
• Inspire and develop teams, manage budgets and drive value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Risk management

Budget management

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced leader to become Head of Decontamination Services. This pivotal role oversees Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination, leading a 24/7 operation to ensure instruments and equipment are processed safely and to the highest standards.

Working with senior teams and external partners, you will set strategic direction, champion continuous improvement, strengthen quality assurance and maintain