Materials Assistant

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Sterile Services Materials Assistant to work with the technical team in organizing and managing technical materials and surgical instruments. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of decontamination and sterilisation, optimizing item flow, and collaborating with technical staff. A commitment to personal development and knowledge of sterile services is preferred. Join this dynamic unit ensuring top-quality patient care in a 24/7 operation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working within a decontamination facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile services, decontamination equipment and surgical instruments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the department’s high standards of decontamination and sterilisation.
• Effectively organise the flow of items through the unit.
• Collaborate with technical staff to ensure efficient operation of the 24/7 service.
• Support the sustainable practices and quality systems in place.

Skills

Commitment to personal development

Flexible working style

Job description

Overview

The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit (SDU) at UCH is a highly respected unit with certification to ISO 13485 and MDR accreditation. It is based in University College Hospital and provides a centralised decontamination service to UCLH Foundation Trust, alongside a centralised Endoscopy Decontamination Unit, a satellite Sterile Services Department for the dental hospital and a Neonatal Decontamination Unit.

Role

We are seeking to recruit a Sterile Services Materials Assistant to work with our technical team, organising and managing technical materials, consumables and surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the department’s high standards of decontamination and sterilisation.
• Effectively organise the flow of items through the unit.
• Collaborate with technical staff to ensure efficient operation of the 24/7 service.
• Support the sustainable practices and quality systems in place.

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal development and a flexible, conscientious working style.
• Experience working within a decontamination facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile services, decontamination equipment and surgical instruments is an advantage.

Working Hours

The unit operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a complex NHS trust serving a diverse population. We provide academically led 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 Hospitals
• 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

UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease, supported by critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Benefits

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working and is committed to sustainability, pledging to become a carbon net‑zero health service with ambitious targets for 2031 and 2040.

Application Details

For the full Person Specification and detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.