Sterile Service Technician | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Coventry is seeking a Sterile Service Technician on a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role involves decontaminating and reprocessing reusable medical devices, ensuring strict adherence to cleanliness protocols and participating in daily checks. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and be team players. Previous experience is a plus, but full training will be provided. This is a great opportunity to join a respected trust committed to high standards of care.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Supportive healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Diligent in their work with an excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Confidence in closely following specific work instructions after training.

Responsibilities

• Collect and sort used equipment for decontamination.
• Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment checks.
• Perform user tests and approvals on washer-disinfectors.
• Clean medical devices using washer-disinfectors or manually.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to focus

Team player

Job description

Role Overview

A fixed‑term 12‑month contract to cover maternity leave is now available for the Sterile Service Technician role at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the Sterile Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Collect used equipment from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.
• Sort used equipment by decontamination category as specified by departmental procedures.
• Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment preparation checks in accordance with Trust and national standards.
• Undertake daily user tests & approvals as required on washer‑disinfectors.
• Undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer‑disinfectors or manually where required using personal protective equipment provided.
• Be able to recognise all surgical instruments and identify trays used within the trust once full competence training is completed.
• Examination of cleaned devices to validate cleaning processes.
• Assemble instruments and checking for safety and correct function in accordance with departmental procedures, specifications and best practice.
• Ensure cleanliness / follow clean room dress procedures and dress codes in the rest of the department and hospital.
• Package instruments as specified in the clean room.
• Maintain correct work patterns in dirty and clean zones of the sterile supply unit and conform to clean room requirements as per operational directives.
• Use of autoclaves to sterilise devices ensuring cycle runs meet prescribed parameters and undertaking daily user tests as required following training.
• Receipt of equipment requisitions from service users, preparation, dispatch and transportation to destination ensuring correct delivery of items.
• Maintain stocks of process / raw materials and identify any deficiencies to department supervisors.
• Assist with stock inventory checks in accordance with Trust and departmental procedures.
• Ascertain priorities during times of peak workload by discussion with departmental supervisors.
• Comply with departmental systems for signing off items assembled/checked and adhering completely to the use of tracking and traceability systems and documentation.
• Take part in on‑call rota once competence training is completed.
• Ensure that departmental policies are followed to ensure departmental registration to European quality standards for sterile services.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Be diligent in their work.
• Have an excellent eye for detail.
• Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions.
• Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative.
• Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained.

Previous experience of working within a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team.

Benefits & Trust Information

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills and experience available in a diverse society. We will create an environment where equality, human rights, fairness, respect, dignity and autonomy are promoted and form part of the organisation's core values.

We are recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.