Sterile Services Team Lead — Flexible Hours

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Staff pod break spaces

Discounted Stagecoach bus travel

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Team Leader in Sterile Services. The role provides day-to-day supervision of decontamination activities and a team of around 15–20 staff, ensuring adherence to national legislation, local policies and quality standards.

You will lead, develop and support staff, prioritise workloads, and maintain service delivery for patients and clinical users. Flexible working and part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Trained technician and able to demonstrate competence in Sterile Services Practice.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Evidence of further education.
• Completion of supervision/1st line management course.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff within decontamination areas to ensure duties meet standard.
• Allocating, monitoring, and prioritising workloads to meet service demands.
• Supporting staff performance, attendance and conduct and escalating issues.
• Ensuring compliance with decontamination procedures and quality systems.
• Monitoring equipment performance, stock levels, and documentation.
• Supporting training, induction and ongoing development of staff.

Education

Trained technician and able to demonstrate competence in Sterile Services Practice

GCSE English and Maths

Microsoft Office competence

Evidence of further education

Supervision/1st line management course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Team Leader in Sterile Services. The role provides day-to-day supervision of decontamination activities and a team of around 15–20 staff, ensuring adherence to national legislation, local policies and quality standards.

You will lead, develop and support staff, prioritise workloads, and maintain service delivery for patients and clinical users. Flexible working and part-time options are available.