Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician. This role offers flexible shifts, including weekends and on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of education and basic computer skills, and full in-house training will be provided. This position is crucial to maintaining the availability of surgical instruments.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full in-house training will be provided.
• Applicants should have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Work permanent weekends with a backfill day off in the week.
• Participate in on-call and bank holiday working on a rota basis.
• Maintain surgical instruments used in procedures.

Skills

Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in a team

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Technician.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection (HSDU) Technician working at the County site, with cover also provided at the Royal Stoke site as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice. Shift patterns include days, twilight shifts, nights, and weekends.

Main Duties

The successful applicant will be required to work permanent weekends with a backfill day off in the week, and participate in on-call and bank holiday working on a rota basis.

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures.

Requirements

Applicants should have a good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills, and basic computer skills. No experience is necessary as full in-house training will be provided.

• Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Knowledge of infection control procedures

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Please note that the closing date for this position is 07 October 2025.

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. However, if you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role, provided you have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment.