KWG258138 - Decontamination Assistant

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Decontamination Assistant to join our team responsible for the sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices across Theatres, Clinics and patient areas. The role requires practical, hardworking individuals with good communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.

You must hold a current clean driving licence and be prepared to drive a Luton vehicle with tail lift. The post involves significant manual handling and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and clean driving licence.
• Ability to drive a Luton vehicle with tail lift.
• Strong communication and the ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices across Theatres, Clinics and other patient areas.
• Be part of a multi-disciplined team delivering a high quality decontamination service.
• Perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively with training provided.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual handling

Communication skills

Job description

DECONTAMINATION ASSISTANT We require enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team who are responsible for the sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices.

NHS GRAMPIAN DECONTAMINATION ASSISTANT We require enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team who are responsible for the sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices.

The post holder will become part of a multi-disciplined team providing a high quality decontamination service to Theatres, Clinics and other patient treatment areas across NHS Grampian.

You will be required to drive a Luton vehicle with tail lift and must hold a current & clean licence.

Good communication skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, are essential.

This post involves significant manual handling activities and requires the post holder to regularly undertake physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of equipment and materials. The successful candidate must be capable of performing these duties safely and effectively, with training and equipment provided.

This post is 1 year fixed term post.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

Interested parties are invited to contact either Scott Johnston on 01224 554037 or Matthew Taylor on 01224 553723 for further information.

Closing date for completed Applications: 12.11.2026.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.