Sterile Services Technician with Additional Duties in Bodelwyddan

Bodelwyddan Full-Time On-site

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Sterile Services Technician with Additional Duties

Band 2

Main area Decontamination Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Flexible hours Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours: Between 6am to 10pm to include days and evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts to include 8am to 4pm & 2pm to 10pm or to services needs)

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Sterile Services Department Town Bodelwyddan Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/12/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are recruiting 3 x Full-Time Sterile Services Technicians with Additional Duties. Technicians contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Sterile Services Department by working efficiently within Good Manufacturing Practises, assembling and packing comprehensive surgical instrument trays, supplementary instruments and procedure packs for use in theatres and other clinical departments.

To safely operate washer disinfectors, sterilisers and any other decontamination equipment within the department. To control the collection and dispatch of each instrument set, supplementary and procedure pack to the correct operating theatre, ward, clinic and department. To overall comply with departmental quality systems and BCUHB policies.

Driving is part of the role - please see detailed Job Description.

Main duties of the job

To undertake allocated tasks within the Sterile Services as identified by the Manager/Supervisor in charge and in accordance with SSD Procedures and BCUHB Policies.
The post holder must recognise that quality is an integral part of the service and therefore must continue to review and improve the service to meet the need of the local population.
Promote good working relationships between SSD colleagues and BCU staff and participate in the promotion of the SSD and the BCUHB.
On a daily basis communicate concise information to SSD colleagues and BCU staff giving and receiving handover of care.
Assist the manager/production supervisor with the control of visitors to the sterile services department.
Use available resources in the most cost effective way, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.
It is accepted that overtime may be requested from time to time.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Person specification

Numeracy/Literacy

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Knowledge of working within Quality Management system
Administrative Skills

Experience

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience
Previous experience working in a Sterile Services Department

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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Name Bridget Barry Job title Sterile Services Manager Email address bridget.barry@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 03000 846728 Additional information

For further information or to arrange a tour of the department, please contact Bridget Barry, Sterile Services Manager, on Tel: 03000 846728