Sterile Services Technician

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basingstoke is hiring a Sterile Services Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for decontaminating and sterilising medical instruments to the highest standards. Key duties include inspecting, assembling, and packaging instruments, as well as operating sterilisation equipment. Candidates should be fluent in English and proficient in following strict infection control protocols. Weekend and bank holiday work will be required. The role offers a vital opportunity to support safe patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience in medical instrument handling is preferred.
• Ability to adhere to strict cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilise medical instruments.
• Inspect instruments for damages and cleanliness.
• Assemble instrument sets for clinical procedures.
• Monitor sterilisation cycles and report faults.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Sterilisation techniques

Attention to detail

Infection control protocols

Teamwork

Tools

Autoclaves

Washers

Dryers

Job description

A Sterile Services Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment used in clinical procedures. The role ensures that all reusable items are processed to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, supporting infection prevention and enabling healthcare teams to deliver safe patient care.

We currently have two vacancies available to join our team. Please note that both roles will also include some weekend and bank holiday work. We kindly ask you only apply if the following hours are acceptable, as no alternative working hours can be offered at this time.

• Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:00
• Monday to Friday, 16:00–00:00 (midnight)

Key Duties

• Decontaminate medical instruments using approved cleaning processes and equipment.
• Inspect instruments for damage, completeness, and cleanliness.
• Assemble instrument sets according to surgery or department requirements.
• Package and wrap instruments for sterilisation.
• Operate sterilisation equipment, such as autoclaves, washers, and dryers.
• Monitor and record sterilisation cycles to maintain full traceability and compliance.
• Store and distribute sterile sets to clinical areas in a timely manner.
• Follow strict infection prevention and control protocols at all times.
• Report faults or damaged equipment to senior staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and adhere to quality assurance procedures.

Paperwork & Requirements

HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – and we encourage vaccination against COVID‑19. We will be treating COVID‑19 positive patients within our services. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our third‑party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email – please ensure to check your junk/spam folders. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard, which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

About Us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over 500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [e-mail].