SSDU Team Leader
The closing date is 25 February 2026
Are you a focused, pro‑active, forward‑thinking individual?
If the answer is "yes" then this could be the opportunity that you have been looking for.
We are offering you the opportunity to become part of our team at the Sterile Services & Decontamination Unit, Lostock, Bolton as a Team Leader.
We have the below vacancies available:
1 X PERMANENT TEAM LEADER ROLE 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK WORKING MONDAY-FRIDAY 11PM-7AM
Please refer to job description and person specification for a full outline of the post requirements.
Candidates will be required to show evidence of their original certificates to the interview panel.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
The Team Leader is expected to undergo all aspects of training, which is geared to equip them with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the department, requiring a high degree of numeracy, record keeping ability and attention to detail.
You will be liaising with customers and staff from all levels across Salford Royal Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust sites.
You will be expected to be pro‑active in seeking ways to improve the processes and procedures within the unit that will sustain effective and efficient ways of working, thus driving the continuous improvement of service quality and performance.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that "happy staff, makes for happy patients". We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job responsibilities
To assist the Operation Managers and Shift Coordinators to manage the Department so that its personnel, plant and other resources are organised to meet effectively the foreseeable needs of the Theatres, Wards and Departments within the Trust for sterilised and disinfected medical or surgical equipment, and other items authorised by the Trusts policy.
The post holder will be expected to continually seek ways to improve the processes and procedures within the unit that will sustain effective and efficient ways of working which will drive the continuous improvement of service performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum education to G.C.S.E. (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
* Healthcare Science Level 2 or above or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training.
* Supervisory course.
* I.T. Skills.
Experience
* Minimum of 1 years' experience in Sterile Services.
* Supervisory role / experience.
* Stock control experience.
* H.R. Experience.
* N.H.S. Procedures.
* Theatre knowledge.
Skills
* Ability to take a global balanced view.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Able to lead and motivate teams.
* Conflict management.
* Performance manage the team and individuals to KPI's.
* Ability to coach.Able to challenge effectively.
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of Disinfection & Sterilisation techniques.
* Extensive knowledge of Surgical Instruments & Equipment.
* Understanding of HTM:01-01 & ISO13485 accreditation.
Additional
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Professional appearance & approach.
* Flexible.
* Capable to challenge appropriately at all levels.
* Interpersonal skills to ensure the production teams are provided direction and are effectively managed.
* The ability to maintain a positive and focussed attitude under pressure.
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
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 name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
302-26-7782349E
Job locations
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