Sterile Services Technician

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is looking for a Sterile Services Technician to assist in the decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices. This part-time role requires flexibility with working hours and involves tasks such as cleaning surgical instruments and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have previous SSD experience and basic computer skills. The position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum (pro rata) and is positioned at Band 2.

Qualifications

• Previous SSD (Sterile Services Department) experience is essential.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of instruments.
• Inspect and pack surgical instruments ensuring safety.
• Participate in the on-call system for out-of-hours coverage.

Skills

Organisational skills

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Institute of Decontamination Sciences TVQ Level 1 or 2

Good level of education

Job description

Job Summary

The Duties of the Sterile Services Technician is to assist in the safe process of decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices and surgical instruments throughout the hospital and for external customers. The successful candidate will receive full training via our departmental induction programme. To comply, maintain and uphold all aspects of Decontamination Compliance ISO-13485 relevant to your grade and position. This is a part‑time position. Hours are 07:00 – 15:00 Mon‑Fri (37.5 hours per week).

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the safe cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments, medical devices and specialised equipment.
• Work within a team that offers the collection and return of reusable medical devices from wards and departments.
• Inspect and pack surgical instruments and related products ensuring the devices are safe and fit for purpose.
• Undertake all aspects of sterilisation and ensure products are safe for release.
• Help distribute processed items to wards and departments.
• Use P/Cs and tray tracking software/hardware.
• Follow all guidelines set within the Department’s Decontamination compliance certification and related operational policies.
• Carry out any other duties consistent with the grade or as determined by the immediate supervisor in relation to the safe and efficient running of the department.
• Participate in the ‘On Call’ system for all out‑of‑hours departmental / Trust cover after training.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise and advance. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). Depending on the needs of the service, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups and aims to include colleagues from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Key Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

Job Details

Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Reference Number: 264‑7587175‑COR‑A
Location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Person Specification – Essential

• Previous SSD experience
• Previous NHS experience
• Good organisational skill, able to work under pressure and prioritise customer needs
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other staff

Person Specification – Desirable

• Organisational skills
• Understanding of the terminology of surgical instruments and medical devices
• Understanding of sterilisation and decontamination procedures
• Understanding of decontamination compliance to ISO standards and practices

Qualifications – Desirable

• Institute of Decontamination Sciences TVQ Level 1 or 2
• Good level of education

Skills – Essential

• Must have basic computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us