Sterile Services Technician - Decontamination & Growth

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Staff travel discounts

Parking subsidies

Flexible working options

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is recruiting a Main Area Technician for Sterile Services. You will decontaminate, prepare and sterilise reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards and clinics. Training is provided and progression to Band 3 is possible after competency completion.

Shift options include 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 with rotational weekends. This is a full-time or part-time post with flexible hours and 12-week probation.

Qualifications

• Basic standard of education including ability to read, write and understand English
• Numerate and able to follow procedures
• Completion of National Decontamination Practices Programme
• Willing to undertake recognised formal qualification in decontamination
• Experience in a Sterile Services environment (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Undertake decontamination of reusable medical devices including cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing and sterilisation
• Carry out moving and handling tasks and transfer of trays and trolleys
• Operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors, sterilisers) per SOPs
• Maintain electronic records and traceability
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet service demands and promote teamwork

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Moving & handling awareness

Decontamination equipment operation

Education

English reading/writing

Numerate

National Decontamination Practices Programme

Willing to pursue formal decontamination qualification

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is recruiting a Main Area Technician for Sterile Services. You will decontaminate, prepare and sterilise reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards and clinics. Training is provided and progression to Band 3 is possible after competency completion.

Shift options include 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 with rotational weekends. This is a full-time or part-time post with flexible hours and 12-week probation.