Sterile Services Technician: Medical Device Reprocessing

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a meticulous technician to decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian. You will reprocess devices to an agreed specification in accordance with department procedures, quality standards and current European legislation, working as part of the HSDU team.

Note that the full‑time week is reducing from 37 to 36 hours from 1 April 2026; this post may be part‑time with pro‑rata pay, and eligibility to work

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices.
• Reprocess devices to a defined specification with quality standards and European legislation.

Job description

NHS Lothian is seeking a meticulous technician to decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian. You will reprocess devices to an agreed specification in accordance with department procedures, quality standards and current European legislation, working as part of the HSDU team.

Note that the full‑time week is reducing from 37 to 36 hours from 1 April 2026; this post may be part‑time with pro‑rata pay, and eligibility to work