Sterile Services Team Leader (Band 4) - Sterile Services - University Hospitals of North Midlan[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sterile Services Team Leader at a prominent NHS Trust. This fully flexible role involves overseeing a busy Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit, ensuring the highest quality standards in cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments. As a key player in the team, you'll lead shifts, support staff, and contribute to the vital services that impact patient care across the North Midlands. Join a modern, inclusive organization dedicated to staff development and patient care, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced Technician with Team Leader experience.
• Min GCSE qualifications and diploma level required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Coordinator and monitor production.
• Maintain quality standards and provide first-line management support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Management Systems

Manual Handling

Education

GCSE Qualifications

Diploma Level

Job description

Main area: Sterile Services
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 22.5 hours per week (working across day shifts from 6am to 4pm as needed, Monday to Friday, with weekend rota, 1 in 4 weekends)
Job ref: 205-7044433-A

Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Site: Royal Stoke Hospital
Town: Stoke-On-Trent
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 22/05/2025 23:59

Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Sterile Services Team Leader at RSUH, with coverage also at the County site as required. This is a fully flexible role with shift patterns that may change at short notice.

The post involves working on a rota basis for 22.5 hours per week, supplemented by additional hours as a Band 2 Sterile Services Technician. Shift patterns are mainly days from 6am to 2pm, with on-call and bank holiday duties as needed. Pay includes Band 4 scale plus enhancement after 20:00, according to Agenda for Change.

The environment is practical, busy, and interesting, providing a valuable part of the North Midlands health service. The Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and delivering surgical instruments, involving manual handling and equipment operation.

Main duties of the job

The Team Leader must be a qualified or experienced Technician, capable of supporting a shift, including twilight hours (2pm - 10pm). Responsibilities include assisting the Production Coordinator, monitoring production, maintaining quality standards, and providing first-line management support to staff.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is a large, modern trust serving around three million people across two sites. We are proud of our facilities, teaching, research, and our role as a major trauma centre. We promote a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities, and staff development, valuing diversity and respect. We believe investing in staff directly improves patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For discussions, contact Kerry Gratton, Sterile Services Deputy / Quality Manager, at 01785 230342.

Person specification

• Qualified or experienced Technician
• Team Leader experience
• Min GCSE qualifications and diploma level
• Experience leading a shift
• Experience with quality management systems

Application information

• Check emails regularly as communication is mainly via email.
• Provide email addresses for referees covering the last three years.
• We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality and diversity.
• Flexible working options will be considered.
• Applicants may need to pay for a DBS check before starting.
• Queries regarding applications can be directed to the recruitment team.
• We support the Armed Forces community and encourage their applications.
• Applicants should note that emails may not be fully secure.
• Assistance with application forms is available from the recruitment department.
• Candidates with overseas qualifications must provide official translations.
• Visa holders must have at least six months remaining on their visa at the time of application, except for Skilled Worker Visa holders.