An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Sterile Services Department as a Trainee Sterile Services Technician (Band 2). This is a key role supporting the safe and effective decontamination, inspection, packing, and sterilisation of medical devices used across the Trust, including surgical instruments, endoscopy equipment, and specialist items. You will also support Endoscopy Decontamination services and Mattress Decontamination processes, contributing to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control across multiple clinical areas. As a trainee, full training and support will be provided, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the department.
This role involves a physically active working environment.
Exposure to a clinical decontamination setting.
Full compliance with Trust policies and procedures is essential. A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality is required.
Main duties of the job
Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and pack surgical instruments and medical devices. Assist in Endoscopy Decontamination, ensuring safe processing of flexible endoscopes in line with national guidance. Support Mattress Decontamination processes, ensuring equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and safe for patient use. Operate decontamination equipment, including washer disinfectors, sterilizers, and specialised endoscopy equipment.
Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with Trust policies, national decontamination standards, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate records and tracking documentation. Work as part of a team to meet service demands and turnaround times. Adhere to strict infection prevention, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
Compliance with ISO 13485:2016 (UK MDR 2002). Compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) guidelines (e.g. HTM 01‑01, HTM 01‑06). Adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
Maintaining traceability and accurate documentation at all times, supporting departmental audits and quality assurance processes. Commitment to continuous improvement and safe practice.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English & Maths
Experience
* Working within a team
* Experience working within the NHS
* Previous experience in Sterile Services
Knowledge
* Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures
* Previous experience in Sterile Services
* Prior NVQ Training
Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?
* If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application.
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.
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