Junior Sterile Services Technician – NHS Theatre Support

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Sterile Services Technician to join our busy Sterile Supplies Department. You will be involved in washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instruments to maintain the highest decontamination standards for our theatre complex and other areas.

The role offers NHS career development, externally accredited training, and the extensive reward and benefits package associated with NHS employment.

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy.
• Experience standing for long periods and lifting over 10 kg.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate sterilisation and disinfection processes in the unit.
• Operate washer disinfectors and sterilisers safely following instructions.
• Support senior staff to meet user requirements.
• Ensure reusable medical devices are clean, checked and reprocessed.
• Report equipment faults to seniors promptly.
• Work as part of a team to deliver timely results.
• Assist with final checks on manufactured devices out of hours if needed.

Skills

Literacy

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Sterile Services Technician to join our busy Sterile Supplies Department. You will be involved in washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instruments to maintain the highest decontamination standards for our theatre complex and other areas.

The role offers NHS career development, externally accredited training, and the extensive reward and benefits package associated with NHS employment.