Sterile Services Technician I

STERIS; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in England is looking for a Sterile Services Technician to ensure effective preparation of sterile consumables. The role involves operating sterilisation equipment and following strict quality standards. Candidates should have good general education and basic IT skills. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and a career pathway in infection prevention. The role is initially temporary for 3 months with Monday to Friday working hours between 08:00 – 20:00.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
• Basic end-user IT skills for tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile consumables through decontamination and packing.
• Check washing and packing of theatre instruments.
• Operate and monitor sterilisation equipment.
• Log repairs and track instruments or equipment.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Integrity

Working under pressure

Accountability

Attention to detail

Education

Good general education

TVQ or NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination

Job description

At STERIS we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

At STERIS Instrument Processing we are believed experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re‑processing alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting‑edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.

About Us

We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry‑level and receive world‑class training to get you on to a defined career pathway.

About You

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so then a career with STERIS Instrument Processing would be a great fit for you.

This role will initially be temporary for 3 months.

Working Pattern

• Working days: Monday to Friday
• Working hours: between 08:00 – 20:00

What is involved

• Ensuring the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, instruments and equipment) by the process of decontamination, inspection, assembly and packing within predefined quality standards.
• Rigorously checking washing, laying up and packing sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards.
• Safely operating and monitoring machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic and sterilisers) effectively.
• Ensuring that repairs and missing instruments or equipment are recorded and logged on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak).
• Ensuring that repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock or the appropriate coded sets or the Trust’s appointed person.

Required Experience

• Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
• Basic end‑user IT skills to operate the track and traceability IT system.

Preferred Experience

• TVQ or NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in Sterile Services and / or health related products.

Skills

• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Working under pressure
• Accountability
• Attention to detail

For more information about us please visit our STERIS IMS website: Opportunities.

STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion / belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type: Full Time