Sterile Services Technical Assistant

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Services Technician role at NHS involves working in the Sterile Services Department at Broadgreen Hospital. The position requires a team-oriented individual who can also work independently, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in a regulated environment. Training will be provided for all necessary tasks, aimed at delivering critical decontamination services.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake IDSc Technical Certificate within 2 years.
• Experience in medical device decontamination environment.
• Understanding of cleanroom standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate Instrument Washer Disinfectors and Sterilisers.
• Ensure safe and efficient decontamination of instruments.
• Adhere to quality standards and health regulations.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ 3 in Decontamination or Sterile Services

Job description

Job summary

If you have a 'Can do' attitude and want to make a difference in your workplace, this is the role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for growth on the job. We seek a thoughtful individual who enjoys working in a team and on their own initiative, eager to learn, support colleagues, and share knowledge.

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

Required: IDSc Technical Certificate or the willingness to undertake and complete it within 2 years of employment.

Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles is required.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Based at Broadgreen Hospital, the sterile services technician will work as part of a dedicated team providing critical decontamination services to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role involves working alternating shifts from 6 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with enhancements.

The role requires adherence to strict policies and procedures, complying with regulatory and international standards ISO13485.

Experience in a highly regulated, quality-controlled, or military environment is advantageous. Strict adherence to procedures and deadlines is essential. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust enforces a strict no-smoking policy.

Applicants should have a good standard of English literacy and numeracy (Grade C or above).

Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles is necessary.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

About us

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

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, to improve patient care.

The group employs over 16,800 staff serving over 630,000 people across Merseyside, providing a range of hospital services including trauma, elective surgery, maternity, and complex care.

Details

Date posted: 28 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-CEF-117-25

Location: Broadgreen Hospital, East Road, Liverpool, L14 3LB

Job description

The post involves operating Instrument Washer Disinfectors, Sterilisers, manual handling, and using IT barcode, scanning, and labelling systems for medical instruments. All training will be provided.

Ensure safe, efficient practices for decontamination, assembly, and sterilisation of instruments and equipment, complying with quality standards.

Ensure all activities comply with health and safety guidelines.

Share knowledge and demonstrate flexibility in driving department vehicles.

Please refer to the full job description for detailed roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Decontamination or Sterile Services, or the willingness to undertake and pass within 2 years.

Experience (Essential):

• Experience in a medical device decontamination environment or GMP cleanroom.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, with leadership ability.
• Experience with internal quality audits.

Knowledge (Essential):

• Ability to review technical data and understand safety requirements.
• Understanding of cleanroom standards, monitoring, and testing.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Department of Health requirements regarding prion minimization.

Other:

• Flexibility, effective time management, self-motivation, positive attitude, and adaptability to new technology.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires a Skilled Worker Sponsorship for UK work authorization. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.