Decontamination Technician – Sterile Services

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the Sterile Service Unit at Colchester Hospital. You will be part of a busy team handling sterilization and reprocessing of surgical instruments, with full training provided to develop competencies.

The role requires strong communication and attention to detail, a flexible approach, and good numeracy and literacy skills. Training progression and opportunities for further development are offered.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate decontamination equipment and process reusable medical devices.
• Push/pull trolleys and manage stock control.
• Lift heavy theatre sets and support sterilization workflows.
• Maintain accuracy in records and communicate with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the Sterile Service Unit at Colchester Hospital. You will be part of a busy team handling sterilization and reprocessing of surgical instruments, with full training provided to develop competencies.

The role requires strong communication and attention to detail, a flexible approach, and good numeracy and literacy skills. Training progression and opportunities for further development are offered.