Job Summary
Are you a focused, pro-active, forward-thinking individual? If the answer is 'yes' then this could be the opportunity that you have been looking for.
We are offering you the opportunity to become part of our team at the Sterile Services & Decontamination Unit, Lostock, Bolton as an SSDU Team Coordinator.
37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday 7am-3pm.
*Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position neednot apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application or gained furtherexperience since that decision. *
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the day-to-day co-ordination of each aspect of the SSDU. This person will be responsible for the allocation and co-ordination of staffing to each of the discrete areas within the unit (x4). This will help to ensure the smooth running of the service during the shift, of around 30 /40 people.
This role will undertake the first point of reference for the team leaders in terms of technical enquiries, advice in terms of the application of quality standards, and adherence to safe working practice within the unit across work areas.
This role will be the primary point of contact for service users, being the first line response for complaint, incident, and technical enquiries and will be the point of liaison with logistics and theatre staff across all representatives of the theatres across SRFT and WWL.
The post holder will be expected to continually seek ways to improve the processes and procedures within the unit that will sustain effective and efficient ways of working which will drive the continuous improvement of service performance.
About Us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
E
Job locations
Sterile Services Decontamination Unit
Unit 10 Cranfield Road, Lostock
Bolton
BL6 4SB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To manage all Team leaders and Technicians on duty on a particular shift and provide leadership and direction throughout the shift To make decisions based upon current workload and throughout to ensure that staff are deployed into the most appropriate area to ensure the unit remains efficient. To ensure all Emergency Requests are followed through within the necessary timescales to avoid cancellation or delays to patient treatment. Always Ensure strict adherence to the documented Quality Management System in all areas and report deficiencies to the Decontamination Manager and Quality/Governance Manager. To act as the single point of contact for all Customers and Supervisors to ensure continuity and direction to all individuals on duty. Close liaison with Senior Theatre Staff and departmental staff is essential to ensure that their clinical needs are met To report any defective equipment to the Estates Department (in hours) or the On-Call Engineer (out of hours). To escalate any potential service outage that may delay product throughput that are likely to last more than 2 hours to the Decontamination Manager and On-Call Manager. To authorise unit machinery such as washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic irrigators or sterilisers be taken out of action for testing by Engineering staff. Where equipment is subject to a maintenance programme, there must be full co-operation with the Maintenance staff to limit the loss of production due to breakdown. No machinery should be used if it is unsafe or fails to meet accepted performance standards. This must be marked as Out of Action and recorded in the log and escalated to the Production Manager. Ensure that any medical equipment requiring maintenance or repair is dispatched promptly to the appropriate repairer in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To manage all Team leaders and Technicians on duty on a particular shift and provide leadership and direction throughout the shift To make decisions based upon current workload and throughout to ensure that staff are deployed into the most appropriate area to ensure the unit remains efficient. To ensure all Emergency Requests are followed through within the necessary timescales to avoid cancellation or delays to patient treatment. Always Ensure strict adherence to the documented Quality Management System in all areas and report deficiencies to the Decontamination Manager and Quality/Governance Manager. To act as the single point of contact for all Customers and Supervisors to ensure continuity and direction to all individuals on duty. Close liaison with Senior Theatre Staff and departmental staff is essential to ensure that their clinical needs are met To report any defective equipment to the Estates Department (in hours) or the On-Call Engineer (out of hours). To escalate any potential service outage that may delay product throughput that are likely to last more than 2 hours to the Decontamination Manager and On-Call Manager. To authorise unit machinery such as washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic irrigators or sterilisers be taken out of action for testing by Engineering staff. Where equipment is subject to a maintenance programme, there must be full co-operation with the Maintenance staff to limit the loss of production due to breakdown. No machinery should be used if it is unsafe or fails to meet accepted performance standards. This must be marked as Out of Action and recorded in the log and escalated to the Production Manager. Ensure that any medical equipment requiring maintenance or repair is dispatched promptly to the appropriate repairer in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Good Standard of General Education including Maths and English to GCSE standard
Functional Skills to Level 2 in Maths, English and IT
Desirable
Completion of Decontamination Apprenticeship
Supervisory / Coaching Certificate
First line managerial qualification ie ILM Level 3
I.T. Skills
Institute of Decontamination Managers Certificate
Essential
Experience
Applicant needs to have a consolidation of working within the decontamination unit.
Proven track record at Team Leader or equivalent.
Broad exposure to the range of equipment used within the service
Principles of decontamination
Working knowledge of legislative requirements within the unit.
Application of quality management system, and audit
Desirable
H.R. experience of managing small groups of staff
N.H.S. experience
Understanding of how service integrates with theatre
Demonstrate ability to write work instructions in keeping with the requirements of the quality management system
First line H&S awareness
Essential
Skills
Professionally represent SSDU with customers
Excellent communication & Organisational ability
People Management
Computer literate
Problem solving
Ability to liaise across organisations
Ability to deal with conflict
Ability to motivate teams
Ability to challenge people and processes
Managing and driving continuous improvement
Able to provide coaching and feedback
Desirable
Analytical skills
Knowledge
Essential
Detailed knowledge of Disinfection & Sterilisation techniques
Extensive knowledge of Surgical Instruments & Equipment
Essential
Additional
Ability to work on own initiative
Hard working
Professional appearance and approach
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
Ability to delegate effectively
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to work on own initiative
Hard working
Professional appearance and approach
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
Ability to delegate effectively
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sterile Services Decontamination Unit
Unit 10 Cranfield Road, Lostock
Bolton
BL6 4SB
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Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sterile Services Decontamination Unit
Unit 10 Cranfield Road, Lostock
Bolton
BL6 4SB
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