Head of Decontamination & Sterile Services – 24/7 Leader

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Head of Decontamination Services to drive safety, quality and efficiency in Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination. You will shape the strategic direction, lead 24/7 operations, and work with senior leaders to deliver outstanding patient care across trusted hospital services.

As a collaborative leader, you will strengthen quality assurance, oversight of risk management and equipment validation,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in healthcare operations and decontamination services.
• Ability to drive change and improve processes in a complex 24/7 environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clinical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination.
• Lead a critical 24/7 service, ensuring instruments and equipment are processed safely and efficiently.
• Set strategic direction, champion continuous improvement and develop resilient operational solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Operational management

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Head of Decontamination Services to drive safety, quality and efficiency in Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination and Mattress Decontamination. You will shape the strategic direction, lead 24/7 operations, and work with senior leaders to deliver outstanding patient care across trusted hospital services.

As a collaborative leader, you will strengthen quality assurance, oversight of risk management and equipment validation,