You will be expected to plan your own workload and work independently with minimal supervision. A strong understanding of decontamination procedures is essential, along with the ability to operate decontamination equipment safely and effectively. In this role, you'll liaise closely with service users, Theatre staff, and administrative teams to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department. You'll also be responsible for identifying and reporting any non‑conformances to the Assistant Managers, and taking appropriate action to resolve issues promptly.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Assistant Managers to manage all aspects of production
* Participate in the department's Training programme
* Participate in the department's Quality Management System
* Undertake appraisals of SSD Technicians
* Manage staff performance and provide support to the team
* Play an active role in the department's Health and Safety programme, including the completion of Datix Reports
* Liaise closely with the theatre teams to ensure 'fit for purpose' instrumentation is available for use
* Report decontamination equipment faults to managers on duty
* Monitor the production level and, when necessary, escalade the issues to the decontamination manager
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE Standard or equivalent
* Willingness to undertake any relevant training
Desirable Criteria
* Membership of the IDSc
* Completed the Decontamination E‑Learning course
* Leadership and management qualification, Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
* Full understanding of all processes within Decontamination
* Relevant experience in a Sterile Services establishment
* Awareness of Health and Safety at Work
* Knowledge of all procedures carried out by the Sterile Services Department
* Awareness of Quality Management Systems
* Knowledge of the Trust Moving and Handling Policy
* Excellent knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined‑up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Step into a vital leadership role at the heart of patient care! As the Sterile Services Team Leader, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring surgical teams are equipped with impeccably sterilised instruments—every time, without fail. This is more than a job; it's a mission‑critical position where your attention to detail and leadership skills directly impact patient safety and clinical success. You'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of Sterile Services Technicians, championing excellence in every process. From mentoring new staff and delivering training, to conducting appraisals and managing performance, you'll help your team thrive while maintaining the highest standards in hygiene and compliance.
We have nearly 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of its staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
Recruitment Details
* Salary: Full‑time hours only; pro‑rata for part‑time.
* Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
* Check the email account you used to apply regularly in case we contact you.
* Shortlisting is completed anonymously against the essential criteria.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS): If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates who are successfully appointed. Candidates can choose to pay over 1‑3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. For a Bank worker, payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks.
Please note: a young person must be in part‑time education or training until they are 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full‑time basis unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
DBS Charges
* Basic DBS check £26.40
* Standard DBS check £26.40
* Enhanced DBS check £54.40
* Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40
If appointed for a role requiring a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost.
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