Surgical Instrument Sterilisation Technician

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,471 - 30,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

33 days’ annual leave (including bank)

Free secure on-site parking

Up to 40% off selected KIMS services

Free eye tests

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a motivated Decontamination Technician to join our Theatres team. You’ll ensure reusable instruments are cleaned, sterilised and repackaged to high safety standards, supporting patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll check in used instruments, prep for decontamination, assemble trays, and log equipment using digital tracking. Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, plus a detail-focused, process-led approach and teamwork, are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confident IT skills and the ability to follow set procedures.
• A logical, process-led approach with an eye for detail.
• A team player with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in a CSSD or Decontamination Unit.
• Exposure to working in an acute hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Checking in used surgical instruments and equipment after procedures.
• Prepping and processing instruments for decontamination.
• Assembling surgical instrument trays to the highest standard.
• Using our digital tracking systems to log and trace equipment every step of the way.
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out with accuracy, efficiency, and care.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Literacy and numeracy

Education

General education

Tools

Digital tracking systems

Job description

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a motivated Decontamination Technician to join our Theatres team. You’ll ensure reusable instruments are cleaned, sterilised and repackaged to high safety standards, supporting patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll check in used instruments, prep for decontamination, assemble trays, and log equipment using digital tracking. Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, plus a detail-focused, process-led approach and teamwork, are essential.