Process Technician – Sterile Services
Location: Tiverton HSSU Hub – Sterile Services, Permanent, Full‑time. Salary up to £24,358.47 per annum with a 30% evening shift increment for work after 7 pm and before 7 am, and 20% on weekend hours before 7 pm. 37.5 hours per week – Evening Shift, Tuesday to Saturday 6 pm to 2 am.
Main duties of the job
As a Process Technician, you will support surgical operations by processing medical instruments and ensuring they remain sterile, safe, and ready for use. You will help maintain equipment, keep a clean working environment, and collaborate with a highly skilled team to achieve high standards of patient safety.
Job responsibilities
Working in our Tiverton HSSU Hub, you will bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills. Full training will be given to the right candidate. Basic computer skills are vital to the role.
* Process medical instruments for surgical operations.
* Learn the importance of sterile instruments from start to finish.
* Ensure all instruments are in good working order and understand their names and uses.
* Regularly check medical equipment for damage and report any faults.
* Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
* Take action to resolve any problems.
* Escalate issues where necessary.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with our policies and procedures.
* Work with a highly skilled team.
* Evening shift automatically paid a 30% enhancement to salary on hours worked after 7 pm and before 7 am, and 20% extra on weekend hours before 7 pm.
* Full training given.
About us
Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards such as a free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Qualifications
* Basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills.
* Organised with good communication skills.
* Evidence of sterile services training is preferred but not required – full training will be provided.
Experience
* Relevant experience in sterile services or a similar environment is advantageous.
* Previous experience in processing medical instruments or equipment maintenance.
* Knowledge of infection control and equipment inspection procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all applicants.
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