Job Summary
We are recruiting a Decontamination Services Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will work in the Sterile Services Department and the Endoscopy Decontamination Department with full training provided. You are expected to follow clear working instructions to meet the standards required to deliver high quality care. You should be able to work as part of a team, under pressure, in a constantly changing production environment.
Your daily duties will be on a rota basis and include early and late shifts (0630‑2200 hrs) as well as weekends and bank holidays (0900‑1700 hrs).
Main duties of the job
- Provide decontamination services to all departments within Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Community Hospitals, including external customers.
- In the Sterile Services Department, wash, clean, prepare and sterilise reusable surgical instruments.
- In the Endoscopy Decontamination Department, wash, clean and process flexible endoscopes.
- Play a pivotal role in providing sterile reusable equipment for our patients.
- Support patient safety as part of a small, friendly team.
About Us
At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on creating a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
Employment details
- Date posted: 20 November 2025
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: 2
- Salary: £24,465 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
- Reference number: 405‑25‑CS538DEC
- Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Your experience and skills should align with the Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and a passion for providing the best patient care.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 5 x GCE ‘O’ level grade C or above or equivalent
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Understanding the importance of following standard Working Instructions
- Good communication skills and ability to demonstrate good customer service
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow clear instructions
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate foundation IT skills
- Flexible working approach, able to work within the required shift patterns of the department
- Significant and recent experience working in a production and/or customer services setting
- Understanding of the function of the department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Employer details
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Dorset County Hospital. Williams Avenue. Dorchester. DT1 2JY. Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
