Sterile Services Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discount

Job summary

The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is seeking a CSSD Technician to join the Sterile Services team in London. You will support decontamination and distribution of reusable medical devices, working closely with theatres and clinical staff to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency.

This role involves hands-on decontamination, adherence to SOPs, and mentoring Apprentice CSSD Technicians in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a decontamination / sterile services environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of medical devices.
• Understanding of infection control, COSHH, HTM guidelines, and ISO standards.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately and escalate faults appropriately.
• NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Carry out decontamination processes including disassembly, cleaning, sterilisation, and reassembly of devices.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
• Support and guide Apprentice CSSD Technicians in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate tracking records using HESSDA systems and monitor stock levels.
• Communicate with clinical teams and escalate non-conformance issues appropriately.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterile services

Infection control

COSHH knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science

Tools

HESSDA system

Job description

# Sterile Services TechnicianThe Harley Street ClinicLondonNon-ClinicalPermanent0052252Apply **now**On this page* Job overview* Why choose HCA UK* Culture and Values**CSSD Technician****The Harley Street Clinic, London****Full time, 37.5 hours per week****A mixture of early and late shifts between 07:30 and 21:00, Monday - Saturday (working 5 days)****Permanent****Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits**We’re looking for a CSSD Technician to join our Sterile Services (CSSD) team based at The Harley Street Clinic. The department plays a critical role in supporting clinical services by ensuring the safe, effective decontamination and distribution of reusable medical devices. This team operates to the highest standards, working closely with theatres and clinical teams to maintain patient safety and deliver exceptional care. This role is essential in maintaining the smooth running of hospital operations and ensuring equipment availability when it matters most.As a CSSD Technician, you’ll support the day-to-day delivery of a safe and efficient decontamination service. Responsibilities will include carrying out the full decontamination cycle while maintaining strict compliance with quality and safety standards. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll liaise with clinical teams, support junior staff, and contribute to continuous improvements across the department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised team where attention to detail and commitment to quality directly impacts patient outcomes.**Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Sterile Services (CSSD), but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.****What you’ll do:*** Carry out decontamination processes including disassembly, cleaning, sterilisation, and reassembly of medical devices* Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems* Support and guide Apprentice CSSD Technicians in daily activities* Maintain accurate tracking records using HESSDA systems and monitor stock levels* Communicate with clinical teams and escalate non-conformance issues appropriately**What you’ll bring:*** Experience working in a decontamination / sterile services environment* Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of medical devices* Understanding of infection control, COSHH, HTM guidelines, and ISO standards* Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately and escalate faults appropriately* NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination Science (or equivalent experience)**Why HCA UK?** Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.By caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a CSSD Technician you’ll be eligible for:* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme* Group Life Assurance from day one* Critical illness cover* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you* Discounts with over 800 major retailers**Culture and values** At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:* **Unique and Individual**: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual* **Kindness and compassion:** We treat people with kindness and compassion* **Honesty, integrity and fairness:** We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness* **Loyalty, respect and dignity:** We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity**Reasonable adjustments** We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-AP1