Sterile Services Technician — Decontamination & Sterilization

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Services Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a Technician to join our busy team.

Working at 37.5 hours per week on a day/evening pattern and every 4th weekend, you will decontaminate, sterilize surgical instruments and endoscopes, and distribute sterile items across wards, theatres and departments within the hospital. Training is provided for those with limited experience.

Qualifications

• General education standard.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Awareness of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.
• Operate decontamination equipment and distribution of sterile items.
• Follow infection control and COSHH policies.

Skills

English literacy

Infection control practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

The Sterile Services Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a Technician to join our busy team.

Working at 37.5 hours per week on a day/evening pattern and every 4th weekend, you will decontaminate, sterilize surgical instruments and endoscopes, and distribute sterile items across wards, theatres and departments within the hospital. Training is provided for those with limited experience.