Sterile Services Technician | Decontamination & Training Path

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Sterile Services / Decontamination Technicians to join the Central Decontamination Unit in Cambridge. You will decontaminate reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards, clinics and community services, with full training provided.

You will work 06:00–14:00 or 14:00–22:00, with rotational weekends and some Bank Holidays. Band 2 on entry with progression to Band 3 after competency completion.

Qualifications

• No previous decontamination experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Shift pattern includes 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 with rotational weekends and some Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the decontamination of reusable medical devices, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, and sterilisation.
• Carry out regular moving and handling tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring trays, containers and trolleys in line with training and risk assessments.
• Operate decontamination equipment such as washer disinfectors, sterilisers and Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors in line with SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic tracking and traceability systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service demands are met and promote a high standard of service delivery.

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Sterile Services / Decontamination Technicians to join the Central Decontamination Unit in Cambridge. You will decontaminate reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards, clinics and community services, with full training provided.

You will work 06:00–14:00 or 14:00–22:00, with rotational weekends and some Bank Holidays. Band 2 on entry with progression to Band 3 after competency completion.