Sterile Services Technician
Circle Decontamination - Aylesford
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,115.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week with a flexible shift pattern.
Duties Of This Role Include
* You provide a first‑class decontamination sterile service to the Operating Theatres, clinical departments and relevant paramedical departments.
* You assist in the provision of decontamination, checking, assembly, packing, sterilisation and delivery of medical and surgical equipment and sundry items to/for the customer.
* You maintain good working relationships with all customers.
* You promote and maintain Health & Safety within the department.
* You ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard of safety, reporting any faults to Team leader/Manager.
* You assist the Team Leaders in liaising with departments to ensure supply of items is maintained.
* You maintain the accepted Health & Safety requirements for the protection of staff and visitors.
* You comply with all relevant mandatory training.
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria
* Willingness to learn and undertake training in sterile services practices and equipment use.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures precisely.
* Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings, and shifts as needed.
* Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable sterile services.
* Good communication skills and a professional, respectful approach to others.
* Full compliance with mandatory training and health screening, including Hepatitis B immunisation (required for this role).
Salary & Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry leading training and development opportunities.
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…
We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
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