Sterile Services Technician

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a decontamination operative responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, inspection, packing and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment used across theatres, wards and clinical areas.

You will ensure items are prepared to the highest standards, operate decontamination equipment, perform quality checks and maintain accurate records while supporting stock control and safe storage, communicating effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, pack and sterilise medical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare items to the highest standards for use in Theatres, Wards and other clinical departments.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment; perform quality checks; record documentation; assist with stock control and safe storage; communicate with clinical teams.

Job description

Responsible for carrying out tasks related to the decontamination process, including the cleaning, disinfection, inspection, packing, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment. These items are prepared to ensure they are safe and ready for use in patient treatment across Theatres, Wards, and other clinical departments, in compliance with established protocols and infection control standards.

• Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, packing, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment.
• Ensuring all items are prepared to the highest standards for use in Theatres, Wards, and other clinical departments.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment in accordance with departmental protocols and manufacturer guidelines. Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with infection control and health & safety standards. Accurately record and maintain documentation relating to instrument processing and traceability. Assist with stock control and the safe storage of sterile items. Communicate effectively with colleagues and clinical teams to support service delivery.

Travel duties (as required)

• Transport sterile instruments and equipment between hospital sites or departments.
• Ensure safe handling and secure delivery of items in line with HB policies.

Welsh Skills Desirable

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About CTM

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including:

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.