Sterile Services Technician
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.
Job Summary: The decontamination of medical devices is a critical service to the delivery of patient care. You will be part of the team responsible for the safe collection and handling of potentially infected instrumentation prior to decontamination, preparation, sterilisation, quality assurance and distribution of surgical instruments to operating theatres and other hospital departments.
Main Duties:
* Collect and transport contaminated instruments between various locations.
* Undertake routine daily machine checks within specified parameters, referring any anomalies to the coordinator for assessment and action.
* Disassemble and check contaminated instruments against tray lists prior to decontamination.
* Manually pre‑wash contaminated surgical instruments.
* Load and operate ultrasonic and thermal washer disinfectors.
* Assemble, inspect and pack decontaminated instruments prior to sterilisation.
* Wrap and label instrument trays.
* Load and operate autoclaves (steam sterilisers).
* Perform quality checks of sterilised items against specified parameters before dispatch.
* Report any failed checks or other problems to a Coordinator or Manager.
* Maintain accurate records of all checks and procedures using both manual and electronic systems, including the Instrument Management System.
* Identify and report any broken or missing equipment in line with local procedures.
Work Schedule: Full‑time or part‑time. Must work flexibly across all shifts: 6 am–2 pm, 2 pm–10 pm, 10 pm–6 am, including weekends and bank holidays.
Physical Demands: This work is exceptionally physically demanding and involves lifting equipment and pushing heavy trolleys.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Essential: Basic adult numeracy and literacy qualification/ GCSE pass in Maths and English or higher level qualification; willingness to undertake further qualification relevant to the role.
* Experience of working in a customer service or manufacturing environment.
* Basic computer literacy.
* Desirable: ECDL or other IT qualification; any qualification in decontamination; prior Sterile Services or theatre experience; experience in a manufacturing or processing environment; experience of using technical equipment; experience in a hospital environment.
Shift Flexibility: Required to work all shifts and any day of the week, including weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits and Conditions: Permanent contract, Band 2, Salary £25,272 per annum, full‑time or part‑time positions available.
Closing date: 15 June 2026.
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