KWG258138 - Decontamination Assistant

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 469,000 - 559,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Decontamination Assistant to join our team responsible for sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices across theatres and clinics in Aberdeen and surrounding areas.

The post holder will operate a Luton vehicle with tail lift, require a current clean licence, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves manual handling and requires safe, trained performance with equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Current driving licence required.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sterilise and deliver reusable medical devices to Theatres, Clinics and other patient areas.
• Drive a Luton vehicle with tail lift and maintain a current clean licence.
• Manage and prioritise workload with clear communication; work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform significant manual handling tasks safely with provided training and equipment.

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

DECONTAMINATION ASSISTANT

We require enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team who are responsible for the sterilisation and delivery of reusable medical devices.

The post holder will become part of a multi-disciplined team providing a high quality decontamination service to Theatres, Clinics and other patient treatment areas across NHS Grampian.

You will be required to drive a Luton vehicle with tail lift and must hold a current & clean licence.

Good communication skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, are essential.

This post involves significant manual handling activities and requires the post holder to regularly undertake physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of equipment and materials. The successful candidate must be capable of performing these duties safely and effectively, with training and equipment provided.

This post is 1 year fixed term post.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interested parties are invited to contact either Scott Johnston on 01224 554037 or Matthew Taylor on 01224 553723 for further information.

Closing date for completed Applications: 12.11.2026.

• If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.