HSDU Decontamination Technician

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the Decontamination Unit. The role involves cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to wards, theatres and endoscopy.

Band 3 salary £25,760–£27,476 per annum, 37.5 hours per week with flexible working options. A comprehensive in-house training programme will be provided; the role is physically demanding with lifting and long periods

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn are required.
• Duties include cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, pack, sterilise and distribute surgical equipment for wards, theatres and endoscopy.
• Support supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.
• Transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.
• Work in a physically demanding role with lifting and standing for long periods.
• Participate in the in-house training programme and complete it.
• Department operates 6 days a week with an on-call service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Band 3 £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust.

Decontamination Technician

Department HSDU

Band 3 £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust.

You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.

Successful candidates will require attention to detail & an eagerness and ability to learn.

A comprehensive in house training programme is in operation which successful candidates will be expected to take part in and complete.

The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.

As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.

Shift Pattern

• Early: 6am – 14.00pm
• Late: 12am – 20.00pm
• Saturday: 8am – 16.00pm - Every other week

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply.

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For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683

Interview Dates: 29 and 30 September 2026

To assist in the reprocessing and sterilisation of reusable instrumentation for patient use in theatres, wards and departments these products are classed as medical devices and are subject to regulatory control during manufacture.

Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.

MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.

As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.

With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.

Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marea Lawford Job title: Head of Decontamination Email address: [e-mail]