HSDU Technician (Shift)

Royal Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HSDU Technician to join the Hospital Sterile Services Unit in Exeter. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, pack, sterilise and distribute instruments and devices, ensuring safe and efficient service across the Trust.

This hands-on, fast-paced role requires attention to detail, teamwork and adherence to strict procedures. Training and development opportunities, NHS benefits and pension are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly.
• Follows strict procedures and quality standards.
• Comfortable in a technical, process-driven environment.
• Willing to undertake training and development in the role.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing of surgical instruments and medical devices
• Operation of washer-disinfectors, sterilisers, and tracking systems
• Ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, quality standards, and HTM 01 01 guidance
• Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records
• Working with colleagues to meet service demands and turnaround times
• Supporting a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Procedural compliance

Technical environment

Willingness to training

Education

Decontamination qualifications

Tools

Washer-disinfectors

Sterilisers

Tracking systems

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable HSDU Technician to join our busy and dedicated Hospital Sterile Services Unit. As part of our skilled team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all surgical instruments and medical devices are decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilised, and distributed to clinical areas safely and efficiently.

This is a hands on, fast paced role where accuracy, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rotating early and late shift pattern, supporting the delivery of high quality sterile services across the Trust.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Key Responsibilities

• Decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing of surgical instruments and medical devices
• Operation of washer-disinfectors, sterilisers, and tracking systems
• Ensuring all work complies with departmental procedures, quality standards, and HTM 01 01 guidance
• Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet service demands and turnaround times
• Supporting a clean, safe, and well organised working environment

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly
• Can follow strict procedures and quality standards
• Is comfortable working in a technical, process driven environment
• Is willing to undertake training and development within the role

Previous experience in sterile services or a decontamination environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training and development opportunities, including accredited decontamination qualifications
• Supportive team environment
• Access to NHS benefits, including pension scheme and staff wellbeing support
• Opportunities for progression within the Sterile Services career pathway

Working Pattern:Early Shift - Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00, Late Shift - Monday - Friday 13:30 - 21:30, One weekend in Four 08:00 - 16:00

Interview Dates:7th & 8th September, 2026

For further information please contact:Jon Windeatt, HSDU Manager on 01392 40237. If you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to contribute to a vital patient safety service, we would love to hear from you.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £25,760- £27,476 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-486-13997
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 28 August, 2026
• Job Category Healthcare Scientists