Sterile Services Team Leader

Circle Health Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Family discounts

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group Decontamination in Bristol is recruiting a Sterile Services Team Leader to supervise the Decontamination team and ensure compliant, safe processing of instruments. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, with rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00) and responsibilities across decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilisation and dispatch.

Applicants should have at least 4 years in Sterile Services, an IDSc or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Sterile Services/Decontamination
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of autoclaves, washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners and drying cabinets

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support Technicians and Trainee Technicians
• Act as contact and escalation in the absence of the Supervisor or Decontamination Manager
• Perform and oversee all stages of the sterile services process: decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation, and dispatch
• Maintain records of production, sterilisation loads, equipment testing, and maintenance in accordance with ISO and MHRA standards
• Provide on-the-job coaching, feedback, and structured training to new and existing team members

Skills

Team leadership

Sterile services experience

Supervisory experience

Decontamination knowledge

ISO 13485 / MHRA knowledge

Education

IDSc qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science

Job description

Sterile Services Team Leader
Circle Decontamination - Bristol
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £31,492.75 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Sterile Services Team Leader to join their team of staff in theDecontamination department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Shift patterns for this role include:

06:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 22:00

22:00 - 06:00

Duties of this role include:

• Lead, supervise and support Technicians and Trainee Technicians, ensuring that all work is completed to the required standards and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Act as a point of contact and escalation in the absence of the Supervisor or Decontamination Manager.
• Perform and oversee all stages of the sterile services process: decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation, and dispatch of medical and surgical instruments.
• Maintain records of production, sterilisation loads, equipment testing, and maintenance in accordance with ISO and MHRA standards.
• Provide on-the-job coaching, feedback, and structured training to new and existing team members.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a Sterile Services or Decontamination Unit, with at least 1 year at a supervisory level.
• An acknowledged qualification in decontamination, such as the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science.
• Detailed knowledge of sterilisation and disinfection principles, including safe operation of autoclaves, washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and drying cabinets.
• Familiarity with track and trace systems, both electronic and manual.
• Understanding of quality management systems, including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to supervise, train, and support staff while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Full compliance with health screening, including Hepatitis B immunisation (mandatory for this role).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.