Sterile Services Technician

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kettering is seeking a Sterile Services Technician to assist in the sterilisation of surgical instruments and medical devices. This part-time role requires working 07:00-15:00, Monday-Friday. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and distributing processed items throughout the hospital. The successful applicant will receive full training and be expected to follow all Decontamination compliance policies. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments.
• Work as part of a team that collects and returns re‑usable medical devices.
• Inspect and pack surgical instruments to ensure devices are safe.
• 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 guidelines within the department’s Decontamination compliance certification.
• Carry out other duties consistent with the grade as determined by the supervisor.

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments, medical devices and specialised equipment.
• Work as part of a team that collects and returns re‑usable medical devices from wards and departments.
• Inspect and pack surgical instruments and related products to ensure 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.

An “On Call” system is provided for all out‑of‑hours departmental / Trust cover. You will be expected to participate after training. Depending on service needs there may be a requirement to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify with all protected groups and aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from black, minority ethnic, disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We provide support networks to ensure everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging.

Electronic data transfer will occur via our TRAC system. Applicants who require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process should notify the recruitment services team as soon as possible. Applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job and indicate a desire to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme will be interviewed accordingly. Where a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required, the applicant will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from the first salary. New starters are required to join the DBS update service with an annual cost of £16.

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