Sterilisation / Endoscopy Technician - Sterile Services | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Nebraska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a part-time Sterilisation Technician for the Sterile Services Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role covers decontamination, sterilisation and distribution of sterile packs for Endoscopy and operating theatres.

The post is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 14:00–20:00, with training offered for the right candidate and the opportunity to develop within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accredited Sterile Services preferable.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.
• Decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments.
• Preparation of sterile procedure packs for Endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilise surgical instruments.
• Provide sterile procedure packs to Endoscopy and NHS Trust.
• Collaborate as part of a team of Sterilisation/Endoscopy Technicians.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment in Sterile Services.

Skills

Sterile services

Job description

Sterilisation / Endoscopy Technician - Sterile Services | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

We have a vacancy within the accredited Sterile Services Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for 1 part time Sterilisation Technician working:-

30 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 14:00-20:00.

You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs to Endoscopy and the NHS Trust.

Experience of working in an accredited Sterile Services unit is preferable. However training will be offered to right candidate.

To work as part of a team of Sterilisation/Endoscopy Technicians, to provide the efficient decontamination, processing, preparation, sterilisation and distribution of contaminated re-usable surgical instruments and Endoscopes for use in the hospital operating theatres, wards, and departments for patient procedures.

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust