Bank Sterile Services Technician in Birmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ make a difference for every patientNew and exciting change is taking place in ourSterile Services (CSSD) departmentat one of our flagship hospitals in Edgbaston, Birmingham!We are looking for a Sterile Services Technician to join us to work on a Bank

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, as and when site needs hours covered. You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Sterile Services Department Manager, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. This will include ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.

Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices this will involve washing, disinfecting and the sterilising of theatre equipment.Youll help to maintain supplies inventories and stock levels, keeping accurate records maintained on our computer system tracking various theatre items and instruments. This will include, daily validation testing and recording.Youll look to monitor all procedures and report malfunctions of sterilisers and washer-disinfectors to the Sterile Services Lead and record the

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on forms.You will be participating in conducting planned audits, looking at particulars such as equipment being correctly labelled and available as required and that equipment leaving the centre is correctly documented.You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process. Care is also required when dealing with contaminated sets due to the possibility of sharps being left on trays resulting in exposure to body fluids when working in the decontamination area.Hours based on two shift patterns;Early - 07:00 - 15:00Late - 11:00 - 19:00A willingness to learncomfortable working within a team environmentThe right to work in the UKWhat you can expect in returnIncreased days of annual leave with years of serviceBeing part of a friendly and supportive teamSupport with career opportunities if desiredAn extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

About us
You will be coming from a very similar background, will be a strong team player and will have a good working appreciation of decontamination processes within a healthcare / surgical environment.There is a requirement to stand while carrying out duties in all production areas; with a frequent requirement to exert a moderate to high physical effort whilst unloading and loading trolleys into the autoclaves and washer disinfectors.You will need to be focused in your work as concentration is required all times during the decontamination and packing process.You will be an effective communicator at all level, both written and verbal with a good degree of computer literacy.The role requires applicants to preferably have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations, however, practice plus group will put successful applicants through a course if there is no evidence of immunisationEverything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When your part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career!To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.Candidates are required to have right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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Date posted
21 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£15 an hour Competitive hourly rate

Contract
Bank

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
13024

Job location
s22 Somerset RoadBirminghamWest MidlandsB152QD

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Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ make a difference for every patientNew and exciting change is taking place in ourSterile Services (CSSD) departmentat one of our flagship hospitals in Edgbaston, Birmingham!We are looking for a Sterile Services Technician to join us to work on a Bank

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.Employer

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