Sterile Services TechnicianinBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
Opportunity for Career Progression, The role allows for advancement from Band 2 to Band 3 after completing a 12-month training module.
Contribution to Patient Care, The position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of medical devices, directly impacting patient health and safety.
Stable Work Environment, This is a permanent position within the NHS, providing job security and benefits that come with public sector employment.
Comprehensive Training Provided, The Trust offers internal training to enhance skills and knowledge, which supports professional development.
Supportive Work Culture, University Hospitals Sussex promotes inclusivity and support through various staff networks and buddy systems for new hires.
Wellbeing Programs, Employees have access to extensive wellbeing initiatives designed to support their mental and physical health.
Collaborative Working Conditions, The role involves working with experienced staff across multiple departments and specialties, fostering a sense of teamwork and community.
Join our compassionate team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Sterile Services Technician and make a real difference in patient care! Based in beautiful Brighton, this permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours a week, with a supportive team striving to deliver an exceptional Decontamination service. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about healthcare and looking to make an impact. You’ll be involved in cleaning, inspecting, packing, and sterilising vital medical devices, ensuring they’re ready for our wards and theatres.
We are particularly keen to welcome women and those with a caring background to apply. If you’re organised, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this could be the perfect fit for you. With a clear training pathway to progress to Band 3 after completing our internal training modules, your growth within UHS Sussex is our priority. Not only do we value diversity and inclusivity—reflected in our outstanding CQC rating—but we also offer a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme to support you every step of the way. Become part of a community that truly cares for its staff and patients. We can't wait to see your application!
We are particularly keen to welcome women and those with a caring background to apply. If you’re organised, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this could be the perfect fit for you. With a clear training pathway to progress to Band 3 after completing our internal training modules, your growth within UHS Sussex is our priority. Not only do we value diversity and inclusivity—reflected in our outstanding CQC rating—but we also offer a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme to support you every step of the way. Become part of a community that truly cares for its staff and patients. We can't wait to see your application!
Opportunity for Career Progression, The role allows for advancement from Band 2 to Band 3 after completing a 12-month training module.
Contribution to Patient Care, The position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of medical devices, directly impacting patient health and safety.
Stable Work Environment, This is a permanent position within the NHS, providing job security and benefits that come with public sector employment.
Comprehensive Training Provided, The Trust offers internal training to enhance skills and knowledge, which supports professional development.
Supportive Work Culture, University Hospitals Sussex promotes inclusivity and support through various staff networks and buddy systems for new hires.
Wellbeing Programs, Employees have access to extensive wellbeing initiatives designed to support their mental and physical health.
Collaborative Working Conditions, The role involves working with experienced staff across multiple departments and specialties, fostering a sense of teamwork and community.
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for:
Sterile Services Technician
Band 2 rising to band 3 after completion of 12 months training module.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week,
Early shift: 07:00am to 15:00pm Monday to Friday
Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Brighton
We are looking for committed individuals to help us deliver an excellent Decontamination service.
You would be involved in the Cleaning, Inspection, Assembly, Packing and Sterilising of medical devices including Endoscopes for the supply to Wards, Departments and Theatres throughout the organisation.
You will be based at Brighton but may be required to travel to the other site occasionally as required.
If you are happy to work in any area on a range of tasks and provide excellent support to our existing experienced staff by putting our patients at the heart of everything you do, we want to hear from you.
If you have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you pride yourself on your organisation and prioritisation skills as well as being able to use IT software, we welcome your application. Finally, please let us know if you have had NHS experience in Sterile Services or any other area.
Training will be provided internally and progression to band 3 after completing internal training modules and a minimum of 12 months experience.
Role Summary
The Decontamination and Sterile Services Technician is responsible for providing effective safe and efficient collection, decontamination (washing, disinfection and sterilization) and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care with complex speciality demands, including devices, of varied design which are of a delicate and valuable nature (e.g. £75,000 each).
Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Regulations, the SSD maintains a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2, this is a legal requirement under the consumer protection act, see appendix A for standards involved.
To ensure the proper functionality and operation of equipment used in medical and surgical specialities both Trust wide and for external customers e.g. Trauma, Cardiac, Neurological, Ophthalmic, General, Vascular, Day Surgery, Urological, Orthopaedic, Maxillo Facial, Plastic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Clinics, Wards, Endoscopy.
To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality of equipment, before distribution to customers in accordance with Legislation and Quality Systems ISO 13485:2and UKMDR:2002 and Health and Safety.
To collect and accept delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies.
To undertake the daily testing and validation of decontamination equipment and maintain the appropriate records, recording and reporting faults to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Reade Job title: Deputy Head of Decontamination Email address: Telephone number:
Sue Knights ext. 67238
Sterile Services Technician
Band 2 rising to band 3 after completion of 12 months training module.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week,
Early shift: 07:00am to 15:00pm Monday to Friday
Participation in the Bank Holiday rota.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Brighton
We are looking for committed individuals to help us deliver an excellent Decontamination service.
You would be involved in the Cleaning, Inspection, Assembly, Packing and Sterilising of medical devices including Endoscopes for the supply to Wards, Departments and Theatres throughout the organisation.
You will be based at Brighton but may be required to travel to the other site occasionally as required.
If you are happy to work in any area on a range of tasks and provide excellent support to our existing experienced staff by putting our patients at the heart of everything you do, we want to hear from you.
If you have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you pride yourself on your organisation and prioritisation skills as well as being able to use IT software, we welcome your application. Finally, please let us know if you have had NHS experience in Sterile Services or any other area.
Training will be provided internally and progression to band 3 after completing internal training modules and a minimum of 12 months experience.
Role Summary
The Decontamination and Sterile Services Technician is responsible for providing effective safe and efficient collection, decontamination (washing, disinfection and sterilization) and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care with complex speciality demands, including devices, of varied design which are of a delicate and valuable nature (e.g. £75,000 each).
Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Regulations, the SSD maintains a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2, this is a legal requirement under the consumer protection act, see appendix A for standards involved.
To ensure the proper functionality and operation of equipment used in medical and surgical specialities both Trust wide and for external customers e.g. Trauma, Cardiac, Neurological, Ophthalmic, General, Vascular, Day Surgery, Urological, Orthopaedic, Maxillo Facial, Plastic, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Clinics, Wards, Endoscopy.
To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality of equipment, before distribution to customers in accordance with Legislation and Quality Systems ISO 13485:2and UKMDR:2002 and Health and Safety.
To collect and accept delivery of used equipment from all customers including external agencies.
To undertake the daily testing and validation of decontamination equipment and maintain the appropriate records, recording and reporting faults to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Reade Job title: Deputy Head of Decontamination Email address: Telephone number:
Sue Knights ext. 67238
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