Team Leader | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a dedicated individual to manage departmental procedures and supervise staff in decontamination services. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, training new staff, and effective communication with healthcare personnel. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and the ability to motivate and develop others. Weekly shifts may include weekends, and the position is subject to a six-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Experience with decontamination procedures and monitoring quality standards.
• Ability to train and develop staff effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with healthcare staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.
• Monitor daily sterilization equipment readings.
• Supervise staff and manage duty allocation.
• Support clinical areas with decontamination concerns.

Job description

Overview

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and under‑represented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Departmental Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to in accordance with the Quality Management Systems.
• Monitor the daily autoclave, washer disinfector, sterrard, ultrasonic machine and endoscopy washer readings.
• Assist in the training of new staff and the continued training and development of existing staff.
• Communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service.
• Liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner.
• Monitor compliance with QMS and raise corrective actions where appropriate.
• Supervise and allocate duties to staff, analyse allocation and arrange bank staff if necessary.
• Support clinical areas if problems with traceability are identified.
• Direct the reprocessing of reusable medical devices: disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilisation, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment.
• Actively participate in the production process, working without supervision and supervising other staff, ensuring quality standards are attained and procedures adhered to.
• Motivate staff, identify opportunities for development and assist management with Personal Development Plans and staff appraisals.
• Regularly inspect and check workstations and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and reporting any hazards to the Manager.
• Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
• Take immediate action when discrepancies are reported, rectifying the situation and reporting trends to the quality manager.
• Monitor time‑keeping of staff at the start and end of each shift.
• Roster tea and lunch breaks, ensuring staff go and return on time.

Employment Conditions

Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Final Notice

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.