Sterile Services Technician

Circle Decontamination Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programs

Training & development

Staff hub

Job summary

Circle Health Group Decontamination in Bristol is seeking a Sterile Services Technician for 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role operates across day and night shifts as part of a 24/7 service, with a flexible pattern to cover duties.

You will perform decontamination, checking, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical equipment to operating theatres and clinical departments, while upholding Health & Safety standards and liaising with teams.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hepatitis B Immunisation is required for this job role.

Responsibilities

• You provide a first-class decontamination sterile service to the Operating Theatres, clinical departments and relevant paramedical departments.
• You assist in the provision of decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical and surgical equipment and sundry items to/for the customer.
• You maintain good working relationships with all customers.
• You promote and maintain Health & Safety within the department.
• You ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard of safety, reporting any faults to Team leader/Manager.
• You assist the Team Leaders in liaising with departments to ensure supply of items is maintained.
• You maintain the accepted Health & Safety requirements for the protection of staff and visitors.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Job description

Sterile Services Technician Circle Decontamination - Bristol 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £25,886.43 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 a Sterile Services Technician to join their team of staff in the Decontamination 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.

Shift patterns for this role include:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00
• 22:00 - 06:00

Duties of this role include:

• You provide a first-class decontamination sterile service to the Operating Theatres, clinical departments and relevant paramedical departments.
• You assist in the provision of decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical and surgical equipment and sundry items to/for the customer.
• You maintain good working relationships with all customers.
• You promote and maintain Health & Safety within the department.
• You ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard of safety, reporting any faults to Team leader/Manager.
• You assist the Team Leaders in liaising with departments to ensure supply of items is maintained.
• You maintain the accepted Health & Safety requirements for the protection of staff and visitors.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.
• Hepatitis B Immunisation is required for this job role.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible working hours.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare