We're looking for a dedicated and detail-focused Sterile Services Technician to join a highly skilled team within an accredited Sterile Services Department (SSD). You'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring medical instruments are thoroughly decontaminated, sterilised, and ready for use across healthcare settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, process-driven work in a fast-paced environment, with full training and development provided.
Shift patterns:
Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00 and 12:00-20:00, plus a rostered Saturday shift (08:00-16:00).
Some Bank Holidays may be required, along with participation in on-call and overtime as needed.
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Reprocessing reusable medical devices (cleaning, sterilising, assembling, packing, and dispatching)
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Operating specialist decontamination equipment and carrying out routine testing
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Recording all tasks on a traceability system to ensure compliance and accuracy
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Supporting the handling and disinfection of endoscopes
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Maintaining high standards in line with ISO 13485:2016 and department procedures
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Communicating effectively with colleagues and healthcare professionals
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Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team environment
If you're looking for a meaningful role where your work has a direct impact on patient safety and care, we'd love to hear from you.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
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Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
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NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
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Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
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A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Good standard of education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent)
Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments
Level 3 qualification (or working towards)
Decontamination qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
Experience working in a team environment
Experience in a role requiring attention to detail
Experience in sterile services or decontamination
Experience working in a healthcare or production environment
Experience using IT or tracking systems
Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately
Basic IT skills and ability to use workplace systems
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Awareness of decontamination processes or standards (e.g. HTM, IPC, COSHH)
Basic understanding of traceability systems
Knowledge of quality or compliance processes
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
