Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a decontamination technician to join a busy team responsible for reprocessing surgical equipment and medical devices. The role involves ensuring high standards in disinfection, sterilisation, and distribution of sterile goods. Ideal candidates should have experience in production environments and relevant qualifications in decontamination. This position offers career development opportunities and commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in surgical instruments and endoscopes decontamination.
• Ability to deal with complex assembly tasks.
• Working towards NVQ qualifications in infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination of medical devices including surgical instruments.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Train other staff in decontamination processes.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Experience in a production environment

Complex assembly skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination support service

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination support service

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a decontamination technician to join a busy team responsible for reprocessing surgical equipment and medical devices. The role involves ensuring high standards in disinfection, sterilisation, and distribution of sterile goods. Ideal candidates should have experience in production environments and relevant qualifications in decontamination. This position offers career development opportunities and commitment to work-life balance.