Sterile Services Technician: Decontamination Expert

Esneft; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is inviting applications for a Decontamination Technician within the Sterile Service Unit at Colchester Hospital. You will reprocess surgical instruments and operate decontamination equipment as part of a busy, frontline hospital team.

Training is provided, with opportunities for further development. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced NHS environment; GCSEs

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English (grade 2-4)
• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent via training
• Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
• Knowledge and experience in decontamination of reusable medical devices

Responsibilities

• Operate decontamination equipment and push/pull trolleys
• Stock control and inventory management
• Handle heavy theatre sets and process reusable medical devices
• Work as part of a busy team with good communication

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ3 Decontamination

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is inviting applications for a Decontamination Technician within the Sterile Service Unit at Colchester Hospital. You will reprocess surgical instruments and operate decontamination equipment as part of a busy, frontline hospital team.

Training is provided, with opportunities for further development. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced NHS environment; GCSEs