Team Leader – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Circle Decontamination – Stockport
37.5 hours & fixed term
Salary: Up to £27,080.50 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.
We have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join their team of staff in the Decontamination department.
This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role include
* Oversee daily operations of the decontamination unit, ensuring efficient workflow and service continuity.
* Supervise staff rotas and shift patterns in alignment with departmental needs and raise discrepancies to senior staff.
* Operate and monitor decontamination equipment including ultrasonic machines, autoclaves, washer‑disinfectors and endoscopy washers.
* Assist with induction, training and mentoring of new and existing staff.
* Ensure full compliance with track‑and‑trace systems, both electronic and manual.
* Contribute to the unit’s quality and safety agenda by identifying opportunities for service improvement.
Applicants should meet the following criteria
* Experience working in a sterile services unit and endoscopy decontamination setting.
* Proficiency in the safe operation and testing of decontamination equipment.
* Working knowledge of track‑and‑trace systems, both manual and electronic.
* Institute of Decontamination Science Certificate (IDSc) or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination.
* Good IT skills and familiarity with production documentation systems.
* Ability to work variable shifts including days, nights and weekends (Monday‑Sunday).
* Strong awareness of health and safety and infection prevention control practices.
* Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Salary & benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private pension scheme.
* Private healthcare scheme covering pre‑existing conditions.
* Friends & family hospital discounts.
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards.
* Support for wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
…and much more!
Diversity and inclusion
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offering inclusive opportunities for all. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the protected characteristics in the Equality Act, and we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are passionate about creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally.
Our core values
We value selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility and creativity as the core of our purpose and culture.
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