Sterile Services Technical Assistant

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization seeks a sterile services technician committed to delivering high-quality care in a regulated environment. The role involves processing surgical instruments, adhering to compliance standards, and contributing as a vital team member. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to pursue relevant qualifications while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to complete IDSc Technical Certificate within two years.
• Good standard of English literacy and numeracy needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing decontamination service.
• Adhere to strict policies and procedures and meet regulatory standards.
• Flexibility to drive department vehicles required.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

IDSc Technical Certificate

English literacy and numeracy (Grade C or above)

Job description

If you are a person with a "Can do" attitude who wants to make a difference in their workplace, then this is the role for you!

This is an exciting and engaging opportunity for a candidate to grow on the job. We are looking for someone thoughtful, enthusiastic about working in a team and on their own initiative, eager to learn, support colleagues, and pass on their knowledge.

This role is within the Sterile Services Department, where training is provided on the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments.

The successful candidate must have an IDSc Technical Certificate or be prepared to undertake and complete it within two years of employment start date.

Flexibility to drive department vehicles is required.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Working from the Broadgreen Hospital site, the role of a sterile services technician involves working as part of a dedicated team providing a critical decontamination service to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The hours for this permanent role are a weekly alternating shift pattern: 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, Monday to Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week with enhancements.

The job requires working according to strict policies and procedures, meeting regulatory and international standards ISO13485.

Experience in a highly regulated, quality-controlled, or military-disciplined environment would be advantageous. Working to strict procedures and deadlines is essential at all times. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust enforces a strict no-smoking policy.

A good standard of English literacy and numeracy (Grade C or above) is required.

Flexibility to drive department vehicles is necessary.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the merger of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. Our shared goal is to improve patient care.

The Group employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities across Merseyside, serving a population of 630,000 people and providing a range of hospital and regional services.

Aintree University Hospital is the main site for adult major trauma in Cheshire and Merseyside, hosting regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialist rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women’s and babies’ health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital provides complex planned care and specialist services, with all inpatient rooms being single bedrooms.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, please visit their careers page.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Deborah Evans
• Job Title: Deputy Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]