This post involves the cleaning, decontamination and sterilising of re-usable surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to support the Trust in the provision of care for patients. We work closely with our operating theatres and clinics to provide safe, sterile instruments and equipment at the time they are needed. We will provide in house training in all areas of the department, fully supporting your professional development Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, alternating shifts; days 06:00 to 14:00 and evenings 12:00 to 20:00 and every 2nd weekend on a two week rotational basis (bank holidays by rota). You must be willing to undertake in-house training and prepared to work shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays. You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You must have good verbal and written skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. This vacancy requires manual dexterity; as heavy lifting is involved. Your role will include collecting and accepting delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies. To deal with all levels of customer queries via; telephone and direct personal contact, including clinicians, nurses, and other practitioners. To check equipment, instructions, and other documentation before choosing the correct decontamination processes. To adhere to policies and procedures, currently operating within the Department/Trust. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. This advert closes on Monday 25 May 2026