Sterile Decontamination Tech – Patient Safety Champion

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Services Department (DSD) Technician to join the Oxford Road site in Manchester on a 30-hour per week, part-time contract. The role focuses on decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of instruments for operating theatres and other departments.

You will work within a high-standard, ISO/Medical Device environment, following the Department’s Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• General standard of formal education (5 GCSEs including Maths and English).
• NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Decontamination.
• Attainment of E-learning National Decontamination Training Programme.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilise medical devices for theatres and departments.
• Distribute instruments to operating theatres and external customers, ensuring timely service.
• Follow Department policies and Quality Management System in a production environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work to deadlines

Follow procedures

Independent & team working

Conscientious & methodical

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination

Decontamination training programme

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Services Department (DSD) Technician to join the Oxford Road site in Manchester on a 30-hour per week, part-time contract. The role focuses on decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of instruments for operating theatres and other departments.

You will work within a high-standard, ISO/Medical Device environment, following the Department’s Quality Management System.