SSD Technician

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Norwich is hiring an SSD Technician for the Sterile Services department. The role includes reprocessing surgical instruments and involves physical tasks such as lifting and standing for long periods. You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure high hygiene standards and effective communication. The position mandates flexibility in working hours, requiring some weekend shifts. This is a permanent contract, offering a salary of £24,465 per annum (pro rata) and various benefits including flexi-hours, staff discounts, and robust career support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast-Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service

Free counselling support

On-site nursery

Career development support

Responsibilities

• Liaise with service users on routine matters.
• Communicate effectively with team members and Team Leader(s).
• Collect used items from departments, theatres and wards throughout the hospital site.
• Sort, check and process used surgical instruments.
• Dismantle and reassemble surgical instruments.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to pay attention to detail

Education

Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Job description

Job Summary

The Sterile Services department (SSD) provides essential services of reprocessing surgical instruments and endoscopy for use within the trust and outside practices. As an SSD Technician you will work within a friendly skilled team, supporting clinical service providers. Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilisation and distribution of surgical instrumentation to wards, departments, theatres and endoscopy. The role is physically demanding and requires pushing, pulling, lifting heavy instrument sets and standing for long periods. Traffic theatre equipment on trolleys. Work 1 weekend in 3 and 2 bank holidays per year. Shifts 14:00 - 22:00 hrs.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with service users on routine matters.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the Team Leader(s).
• Collect used items from departments, theatres and wards throughout the hospital site as required.
• Sort, check and process used surgical instruments and other items using appropriate machinery.
• Familiarise with surgical instruments and demonstrate ability to dismantle and reassemble them for surgery.

About Us

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, teaching and research hospital with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Join a workforce of more than 10,000 staff and be part of a diverse team representing 94 countries.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast‑Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 2

Salary: £24,465 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible working, annualised hours

Reference number: 234-25-A1237-A

Job location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Person Specification

• Qualifications – Essential
  
  • Good general standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Experience – Essential
  
  • Good standards of hygiene.
• Skills – Essential
  
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Attitude, aptitude – Essential
  
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values: People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Motivated, effective team member, flexible, adaptable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 requiring a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service for criminal record check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement.