Sterile Services Technician – Instrument Decontamination

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Colchester is looking for a decontamination technician to join their Sterile Service Unit. The role involves operations of decontamination equipment and processing surgical instruments. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided, but good communication skills are essential. This position offers various benefits including training opportunities, a generous pension scheme, and 27 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as full training will be provided.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operation of decontamination equipment.
• Pushing and pulling trolley.
• Stock control.
• Lifting heavy theatre sets.
• Processing reusable medical devices.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent customer service attributes

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Good retentive memory

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Colchester is looking for a decontamination technician to join their Sterile Service Unit. The role involves operations of decontamination equipment and processing surgical instruments. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided, but good communication skills are essential. This position offers various benefits including training opportunities, a generous pension scheme, and 27 days of annual leave.