Sterile Services Technician

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Sterile Services Technician. This role involves the supply, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments. No experience is required as training will be provided. The candidate should possess GCSE-level education and basic computer skills. A commitment to healthcare and patient safety is essential. This position offers a flexible working schedule with shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with basic computer skills.
• Ability to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supply and maintenance of surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.
• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and deliver items back to various departments.

Skills

Ability to work within a team

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Education

Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Sterile Services Technician

The closing date is 25 August 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at County Hospital, Stafford as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.Shift Patterns:

Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS TO 22.00HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week. Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis.

Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs - 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrsOn call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential.Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidate will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.

Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.

The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS
• WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE

Experience

• WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Skills

• ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM
• KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust