Job summary
This is an exciting time to be joining Wirral University Teaching Hospital as we develop our brand new Sterile Services Department. Phase 2 of the project will begin in February 2026.
The Sterile Services Department is on the Arrowe Park site with a stand alone Theatre Endoscopy Decontamination Unit on the Clatterbridge site.
The post holder will be required to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Services Department ensuring robust systems of communication, governance and financial management.
You will report directly to the Associate Director of Operations for Peri-operative Medicine.
The Trust has a Decontamination Lead who will provide support and guidance to you to ensure regulatory standards are maintained.
Main duties of the job
The Sterile Services Decontamination Manager is responsible for the operational management of the Sterile Services Department and the provision of a flexible and responsive service which meets the needs of the customer.
* To ensure continuous quality improvement and the management of change necessary to meet organisational objectives and the changing healthcare environment.
* To provide for Trust wide decontamination advice to managers on the compliance of their equipment, procedures, and decontamination processes to ensure compliance with current standards.
* The post holder will be responsible for ensuring national decontamination standards are maintained within the department. You will lead on engaging with other hospital sites that the department sterilises instruments for on a daily basis.
* To lead the Operational development of Decontamination Services for the Trust, in line with national guidelines, advising accountable managers on the implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance with relevant ISO, HTM, IPG & CQC standards.
* The Sterile Services Decontamination Manager is accountable to the Associate Director of Operations for Peri-operative Medicine. Providing effective leadership, operational management and ensuring robust systems of communication, governance and financial management.
* The Sterile Services Manager will lead on projects relating to Sterile Services.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Birkenhead
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Sterile Services Decontamination Manager opportunity available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Sterile Services Decontamination Manager opportunity available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* Educated to Master's level or equivalent of work experience
* Previous leadership experience
* Extensive Knowledge in decontamination standards and processes and be willing to access appropriate training
* Must have a qualification in sterile services
* Comprehensive Knowledge of peri-operative practice.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Good financial knowledge and budgeting
* Must have IT skills (EDCL or equivalent experience)
Desirable
* Experience in writing business case/cost benefit analysis
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Leadership skills
Desirable
* Ability to act at all levels during periods of staff shortages
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* Educated to Master's level or equivalent of work experience
* Previous leadership experience
* Extensive Knowledge in decontamination standards and processes and be willing to access appropriate training
* Must have a qualification in sterile services
* Comprehensive Knowledge of peri-operative practice.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Good financial knowledge and budgeting
* Must have IT skills (EDCL or equivalent experience)
Desirable
* Experience in writing business case/cost benefit analysis
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Leadership skills
Desirable
* Ability to act at all levels during periods of staff shortages
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Birkenhead
CH49 5PE
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Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Birkenhead
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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