At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure surgical instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilised for NHS use.
- Company: Join Sirona Medical, a leader in healthcare staffing across Scotland.
- Benefits: Earn £225 - £250 per day with flexible weekend shifts.
- Other info: Fast onboarding and support from a dedicated consultant.
- Why this job: Make a vital impact on patient safety and healthcare quality.
- Qualifications: NHS experience as a Decontamination Technician is essential.
Location: Various sites across Scotland
Pay: £225 - £250 per day
Job type: Contract / Temporary
Company: Sirona Medical
About the role
Sirona Medical is recruiting experienced Decontamination Technicians for a range of NHS hospital contracts across Scotland. You will work in sterile services and endoscopy decontamination units, making sure reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes are safely cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and ready for use. Assignments may include weekend cover in sterile services departments, endoscopy decontamination units and theatre support.
What you will be doing:
- Receiving, sorting and manually cleaning contaminated instruments and endoscopes
- Operating and loading washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves and endoscope washer disinfectors
- Inspecting, assembling and packing instrument trays accurately
- Running and recording daily machine tests and cycle checks
- Keeping full traceability records for every instrument set and scope
- Working to NHS Scotland decontamination guidance (SHTM 01-01 and SHTM 01-06) and local policy
- Following infection prevention and control and PPE standards at all times
- Reporting faults, non-conformances and missing items to the unit lead
What we are looking for:
- At least 6 months' NHS experience as a Decontamination Technician in a sterile services or endoscopy decontamination unit (essential)
- Hands-on experience with washer disinfectors, autoclaves and track-and-trace systems
- A good understanding of decontamination standards and infection control
- A current PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply
- Up-to-date mandatory training (manual handling, infection control, COSHH, safeguarding)
- Right to work in the UK
- Two recent references, including one from an NHS decontamination or sterile services manager
- Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland
- A decontamination qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or an IDSc-recognised course) is an advantage
What we offer:
- £225 - £250 per day, depending on site and experience
- Weekends only
- A dedicated consultant who knows the contracts
- Fast compliance and onboarding
How to apply:
Send your up-to-date CV to (url removed), and make sure it clearly shows your NHS decontamination experience with dates and the equipment you have used.
Sirona Medical is an equal opportunities employer.
Decontamination Technician employer: Sirona Medical Ltd
At Sirona Medical, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for theatre professionals in Aberdeen, offering flexible nursing opportunities and competitive pay rates. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that our staff have access to ongoing professional development and a variety of assignments across different specialities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
