Sterile Services Technician

Circle Health Group; Radlett; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources and discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and develop

Diverse workforce commitments

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Sterile Services Technician to join the Decontamination department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible day/night shift pattern.

Responsibilities include cleaning, assembling, sterilising and dispatching instruments, plus strict SOP adherence and traceability. Applicants should show a willingness to learn, teamwork, attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality sterile services, including health screening and Hepatitis B

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and undertake training in sterile services practices and equipment use.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow procedures precisely.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings and shifts.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality sterile services.

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 items meet infection control and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of processes, including batch and load traceability.
• Work with colleagues to ensure team performance and meet deadlines.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Salary: Up to £28,705.42 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 theDecontamination 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. This includes day shift and night shift.

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 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 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.