Job summary
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE BAND 6 OR ABOVE
To be responsible for the Sterilisation and Decontamination Services for Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In line with National guidelines and be accountable for the implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements, introducing, implementing and managing work standards and practices that are accredited to European Standards across Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester sites.
To provide advice to managers on the compliance of their equipment and decontamination processes relating to current standards.
To provide advice, innovative professional leadership and guidance to the Trust on the strategic issues relating to the management of TSSU and Trust wide decontamination including endoscopy.
To act as an expert working as a resource for all staff within the Trust.
Job responsibilities
* To act as an expert for the Trust demonstrating in depth knowledge of decontamination including endoscopy decontamination.
* To take the lead in the setting, delivery, monitoring and reporting of quality standards within Sterile Services.
* To lead the strategic management of decontamination services for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in line with National guidelines and be responsible for the implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements, introducing, implementing and managing work standards and practices that are accredited to European Standards BS.EN ISO 13485:2016 MEDICAL Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Details
Date posted: 22 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 251-SURG2813-MGTA
Job locations: Across all sites
Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
Qualifications
Essential
* Full member of the IDSc
* CSC membership
* Internal Auditors course
Desirable
* Relevant Management course
* BSG member
* Assessor award
* Hold a recognised teaching certificate or be willing to undertake one
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* 3 years experience in a Sterile Service management role
* Understanding of the requirements of managing a quality system
Desirable
* Quality Assurance Audit
* Health and Safety qualification
* Risk Management training
Skills & Ability
Essential
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Competence in appraising, mentoring and motivating staff
* Excellent communication skills
* Effective and professional leadership skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines
Desirable
* Budgetary management experience
* Experience and knowledge of service and product costing
Other Specific Requirements
* Demonstrates effective strategies for working under pressure and achieving deadlines
* Demonstrates evidence of working \"outside the box\"
* Ability to identify immediately priorities of the day
* Adaptable. Enthusiastic
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Across all sites, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
Employer's website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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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