Sterile Decontamination Lead Technician - Supervisor

Nuffield Health; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free gym membership

health assessments

retail discounts

pension options

Job summary

Nuffield Health in Stoke HSSU is seeking a Decontamination Lead Technician to join the Sterile Services Unit team. The role involves leading a team, overseeing cleaning, disinfection, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety across NHS/private hospital settings.

You will mentor staff, manage workflow, maintain records, and support equipment maintenance while upholding high standards of hygiene and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience of instrumentation in a working Sterile Department; minimum full process technician training.
• Ability to liaise with customers by telephone and email.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good computer literacy with a Traceability system.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Good people skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and deputise for the Production Team Leader to learn and deliver all aspects of the role.
• Manage a team of decontamination technicians to maintain high-quality service.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Assist in preparing sterile/disinfected devices to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, tidy working environment and check devices for cleanliness, function and damage.
• Ensure process equipment and accessories are in full working order and report faults.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock issues and advise when re-orders are needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

Full process technician training

Tools

Traceability system

MS Office

Job description

Nuffield Health in Stoke HSSU is seeking a Decontamination Lead Technician to join the Sterile Services Unit team. The role involves leading a team, overseeing cleaning, disinfection, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety across NHS/private hospital settings.

You will mentor staff, manage workflow, maintain records, and support equipment maintenance while upholding high standards of hygiene and compliance.