Sterile Services Technician

Circle Decontamination Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group Decontamination in Glasgow is seeking a Sterile Services Technician. The role covers 37.5 hours per week with a rotating day/night shift pattern to support 24/7 operations.

You will clean, assemble, sterilise and dispatch reusable surgical devices, recording batch traceability and following SOPs to meet infection-control standards. Training and development are provided to support safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn sterile services practices and equipment use.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality sterile services.
• Good communication and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all stages of the decontamination process including cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilising, and dispatching reusable surgical and medical devices.
• Follow SOPs to ensure all items meet infection control and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate batch and load traceability data.
• Work with colleagues to ensure team performance and deadlines.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Sterile Services Technician Circle Decontamination - Glasgow 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £26,070.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required. We have an opportunity for an Sterile Services Technician to join their team of staff in the Decontamination department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Carry out all stages of the decontamination process including cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilising, and dispatching reusable surgical and medical devices.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all items meet required infection control and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all processes undertaken, including batch and load traceability data, in line with departmental documentation requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective team performance and meet service deadlines.
• Participate in all mandatory training and professional development required for the role.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Willingness to learn and undertake training in sterile services practices and equipment use.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings, and shifts as needed.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable sterile services.
• Good communication skills and a professional, respectful approach to others.
• Full compliance with mandatory training and health screening, including Hepatitis B immunisation (required for this role).

Salary & Benefits

• Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare