Production Supervisor

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee Sterile Services at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role requires supervising staff and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Decontamination or equivalent, substantial experience in Sterile Service practices, and leadership skills. This is a Band 4 position requiring flexibility as duty hours include weekends and nights. Candidates should apply by 15 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Decontamination or equivalent training plus substantial experience in Sterile Service procedures.
• Experience using the T-Doc traceability system.
• Understanding of Quality Management System ISO13485.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in Sterile Services under the Head of Department.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and quality standards.
• Support introduction and maintenance of quality systems in departments.

Skills

Ability to work collectively as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal skills

Personal management skills

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in house training

DTM Supervisors/Managers Course (Eastwood Park)

Internal Auditor Course for the Quality Management System

Job description

Production Supervisor

The closing date is 15 December 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4, Production Supervisor within Sterile Services based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

• Interview Date Thursday 08 January 2026

37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week over 7 days including weekends, late shifts, nightshifts and Bank Holidays

You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

To supervise staff employed within Sterile Services and to supply sterile goods to:

• Operating Theatres
• Wards/clinics
• Ensuring the correct service is provided in keeping with corporate governance procedures

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• Responsible to Head of Department and Deputy Managers, for the day-to-day supervision, efficiency and leadership of the department. To ensure a high quality service from Sterile Services and Endoscopy ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and external guidance and supporting delivery of Trust objectives.
• To provide specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and to ensure the Trust meets all professional legislative requirements in delivering its service to high standards and maintain stock control.
• To observe all health and safety regulations including COSHH in accordance with the Trusts policy and departments quality standards and procedures.
• To participate in relevant health education programmes initiated within the Trust.
• Support the introduction and maintenance of quality systems and processes in the departments.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

• Diploma in Decontamination (Eastwood Park) (or completion of the equivalent in house training programme) plus knowledge of Sterile Service procedures and practices gained through substantial experience
• Knowledge of SSD procedures and practices gained through substantial experience. Ability to deal with non-routine problems
• DTM course Eastwood Park (diploma level) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
• Previous experience in Sterile Service techniques and knowledge
• Knowledge of legislation and recommended guidance of manufacturing sterile goods and methods of good practice
• Sound knowledge of Sterile Services equipment / maintenance programmes/htm01-01 and htm01-06requirements
• Experience in the use of T-Doc traceability system
• Understanding of Quality Management System ISO13485

SKILLS

• Ability to work collectively as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Personal management skills and computer literacy

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Sterile Services experience in a Technician position
• Evidence of ability to lead a team
• Knowledge of Theatre procedures and instruments
• Knowledge of Endoscopy processing techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in house training
• DTM Supervisors/Managers Course (Eastwood Park) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
• Internal Auditor Course for the Quality Management System

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust