Posted: 15 June
The role
Sterile Services Assistant | Spire Hartswood Hospital | Theatre Department | Brentwood | Full Time |
Spire Harstwoods Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Decontamination (SSD) Assistant to join our Theatre Department on a full time basis.
The successful candidate will support the SSD team by cleaning, sterilising, and packing theatre instruments, ensuring all equipment is correct, safe, and ready for use. This is a physically demanding role, involving regular manual handling and heavy lifting.
Duties and responsibilities:
Undertake routine tasks related to patient health and wellbeingCheck that the correct instruments are present on trays pre‑ and post‑decontaminationPack linen, instruments, and consumables for sterilisationAccurately complete instrument tracking systemsMonitor and report instrument repairsCheck the function of sterilising and decontamination equipment in line with manufacturers’ instructionsCarry out physical duties, including heavy lifting, as requiredWho we're looking for:
Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination (desirable)Self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamBasic awareness of health, safety, and hygiene standardsShifts - Any time between 7.30am to 20.30am including rotational Saturdays
Understanding of:
Infection control principlesFundamentals of microbiology and aseptic techniqueSSD machineryBasic surgical instruments and equipmentSterile packing techniquesISO standardsBenefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
