Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) Assistant

Integrated Care System; Bridgend, Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A health board in Wales is seeking an enthusiastic HSDU Assistant to join the Central Sterile Services team. The role requires handling instrument sets and maintaining high-quality standards. Candidates should have relevant decontamination qualifications and experience in sterile services. This position includes occasional weekend and holiday shifts, offering a rewarding environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Sterile Services.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of surgical Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle moderately heavy instrument sets.
• Maintain high production and quality standards.
• Work in a physically demanding production environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Institute of Decontamination Sciences Technical Certificate

Vocational Level 3 Decontamination

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) Assistant

The closing date is 12 August 2025

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed, hard working individual with a flexible approach to work ,to join the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's Central Sterile Services team, based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant.

The HSDU team is responsible for providing vital equipment decontamination service to the Operating Theatres and Hospital departments.

Since this post involves occasional Weekend/Bank Holiday/On-call working, all applicants must be time flexible.

As the department is certified to ISO13485 - 2016 and the Medical Devices Directives, a keen eye for detail is a must.

Main duties of the job

Duties of this post include working in a physically demanding production environment. You will be expected to handle moderately heavy instrument sets and spend extended periods standing/walking.

Due to the vital nature of the service provided you will be required to achieve, and consistently maintain, our high production and quality standards.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Duties of this post include working in a physically demanding production environment. You will be expected to handle moderately heavy instruments sets and spend extended periods standing/walking.

Due to the vital nature of the service provided you will be required to achieve, and consistently maintain, our high production and quality standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) Technical Certificate OR Vocational Level 3 Decontamination OR Equivalent level of knowledge, work experience and skills within a decontamination role

Experience

• Previous experience in Sterile Services
• Working in a healthcare environment

Skills

• Attention to detail required to carry out collection, decontamination, packing and sterilizing processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge

• Some knowledge of surgical Instrumentation.
• Familiar with ISO13485:2016 and UKMDR 2002 (as amended).

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital/Princess of Wales Hospital

Royal Glamorgan Hospital/Princess of Wales Hospital