Hospital Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit (HSDU) Technician
The closing date is 24 March 2026
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required.
This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice. Shift patterns:
Predominantly working core shifts of 14:00 to 22:00 Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week and either a Saturday or Sunday. Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an ad‑hoc basis.
Weekend working is incorporated within working hours and will be between 08:00hrs – 20:00hrs on a Saturday and 08:00hrs – 23:30hrs on a Sunday. On‑call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential. Pay scale – Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8:00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.
Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a PC. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.
The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment that is practical, busy, interesting and will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS
* WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE
Experience
* WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT
Skills
* ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM
* KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES
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.
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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