At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to ensure patient safety through the decontamination of medical devices.
- Company: NHS Sterile Services & Decontamination Unit, committed to quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Permanent position with training, career development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, teamwork, and opportunities for growth in a vital healthcare role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare without needing prior experience!
- Qualifications: GCSE standard or NVQ Level 2; commitment to further qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
- Job
- Title: Sterile Services Technician
- Grade: Band 3 (NHS Af C)
- Contract
- Type: Permanent
Vacancies: 2 Location: Sterile Services Decontamination Unit, Unit 10, Town Lostock, Bolton
Job overview
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Join our Sterile Services & Decontamination Unit to play a vital role in patient safety.
Main duties
The Sterile Services Technician will perform safe and efficient decontamination of reusable medical devices across four process areas.
- Complete a 6‑9 month supported training programme and achieve competency in decontamination sciences.
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble, pack and sterilise high‑value, complex reusable medical devices.
- Record all tasks using the Getinge IMS Track & Trace System.
- Identify defects, perform troubleshooting and report to the relevant manager.
- Maintain knowledge through ongoing development and annual ‘Test Your Knowledge’ assessment.
- Operate washer‑disinfectors/sterilisers and carry out routine tests in line with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
- Replenish raw materials and manage stock levels.
- Assist in training new starters and support implementation of procedures.
- Plan workloads to meet customer and KPI requirements while ensuring high quality standards.
- Report accidents, machinery difficulties or any incidents to the Team Leader.
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE standard or NVQ Level 2.
- National Decontamination Certificate.
- Commitment to work towards NVQ Level 3 in health care.
Experience
- Team working and effective communication.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Flexible, adaptable to change at short notice.
- Experience of task‑related problem solving and escalation.
- Supporting new team members.
- Basic IT skills.
- NHS experience or experience in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge and experience of decontamination or infection prevention.
- Experience in process environments such as food or pharmaceutical.
Skills
- Work independently and as part of a team across sterile service process areas.
- Accuracy under pressure with strong attention to detail.
- Plan own workload to meet KPI and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Willingness to learn and retain information.
- Professional representation of the department.
- Punctuality.
- Knowledge
- Understanding of standard operating procedures, health and safety, quality management.
- Basic understanding of consequences of equipment/device failure.
- Understanding of high‑standard service impacts.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Additional
- Exposure to blood, body fluids and high‑risk contaminated reusable medical devices.
- Speak English at an appropriate standard for the role.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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Sterile Services Technician in Bolton employer: Wwl
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while delivering high-quality healthcare services to a diverse community. With a strong commitment to professional development, including support for CPD and research opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative and engaging work culture. Located in Wigan, the Trust fosters a supportive environment where every team member's contribution is valued, ensuring that both staff and patients thrive together.
