Materials Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Materials Assistant to support the Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit. This role requires a commitment to high standards, experience in a decontamination facility, and strong knowledge of sterile services. Candidates should possess at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, and experience with surgical instruments will be advantageous. The role emphasizes effective communication and teamwork within a 24/7 operational setting. Competitive salary offered, ranging from £33,094 to £36,195 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience producing quality products within defined performance criteria.
• Experience of working with the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Commit to high standards in a 24/7 unit.
• Assist technical team in decontamination processes.

Skills

Experience working within a decontamination facility

Managing technical materials and consumables

Knowledge of sterile services and decontamination equipment

Effective communication

Education

5 GCSEs / O Levels or equivalent

Full or part member of IDSC

Knowledge of working with a QMS

Internal auditor certificate

Job description

Materials Assistant

The closing date is 01 January 2026

The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (SDU) at UCH is a highly respected unit and has certification to ISO 13485 and is MDR accredited. The unit is based in University College Hospital and provides a centralised decontamination service to UCLH Foundation Trust. Allied with this is the centralised Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) for flexible endoscopes, a satellite Sterile Services Department serving our dental hospital and a Neonatal Decontamination Unit.

Main duties of the job

Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to personal development and the ability to work in a conscientious and flexible manner whilst ensuring that the department's high standards are maintained. Experience of working within a decontamination facility is preferred. Managing technical materials and consumables as well as experience with surgical instruments will be an advantage. We are seeking to recruit a Sterile Services materials assistant to work with our technical team. We are looking for a strong and committed organiser with a good grounding within this sector and a strong knowledge of sterile services and decontamination equipment. The unit is open 24hrs and 365 days of the year.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net‑zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Key responsibilities

For the full person specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs / O Levels or equivalent
• Full or part member of IDSC
• Knowledge of working with a QMS
• Internal auditor certificate

Experience

• Experience of producing quality products within a defined performance criteria
• Experience of working with the NHS
• Experience of working within a decontamination facility

Communication and Customer Care

• Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Personal & People Development

• Commitment to professional development

Personal Qualities

• Effective communicator both verbally and written.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a year (Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS)