Junior Sterile Services Technician – NHS Decontamination

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Benefits

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Junior Sterile Services Technician to join the Mid Essex Sterile Supplies Department. The role involves washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instruments to provide a reliable decontamination service for theatres and other areas within the Trust.

Applicants will learn the disinfection processes and operate capital equipment safely, with training and support.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect, pack and sterilise surgical instruments.
• Operate washers and sterilizers with stated temperature parameters.
• Support senior staff to meet user requirements and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure reusable invasive medical devices are clean, fit for purpose and reprocessed.
• Follow reprocessing actions safely and report equipment failures.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Junior Sterile Services Technician to join the Mid Essex Sterile Supplies Department. The role involves washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instruments to provide a reliable decontamination service for theatres and other areas within the Trust.

Applicants will learn the disinfection processes and operate capital equipment safely, with training and support.