About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Sterile Services Department, Trainee Sterilisation Technician based within the RVI and Freeman Hospitals. This role involves working under direction of a team of supervisors as part of a larger team to reprocess medical devices for use in theatres, wards and the community.
Successful applicant will start on a BAND 2 and progress to a BAND 3 on successful completion of the in house training programme.
Please be aware this is a physically demanding role and we would strongly advise any interested applicants to contact the department to arrange an informal discussion and departmental visit.
Interview Date: 30 June 2026
37 Hours 30 Minutes per a week
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Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team Sterilisation Technicians to assist with the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re-useable surgical instrumentation for use in the hospital operating theatres, wards, and clinics for patient procedures. This will also include the reprocessing of endoscopes in the endoscopy SSD.
Duties include stock control, general housekeeping, record keeping and the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
The successful applicant will be trained in all aspects of the role and will be expected to achieve the In House Training programme to progress to a band 3.
The successful applicant will have good communication skills, basic IT knowledge, health and safety knowledge, customer care experience and an enthusiastic willingness to learn.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Band 2 - Job Description:
To work as part of a team Sterilisation Technicians to assist with the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re-useable surgical instrumentation for use in the hospital operating theatres, wards, and clinics for patient procedures. Reprocess endoscopes in endoscopy SSD
All staff will be required to achieve the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme.
Staff will be required to rotate on all five sterile service departments therefore, it is essential that they have knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment.
To abide by Trust Policies and Procedures.
Flexible to the needs of the service and shift patterns.
Band 3 - Job Description:
To work as part of a team of Sterilisation Technicians, to provide the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re-usable surgical instrumentation for use in the hospital operating theatres, endoscopy departments, wards and departments for patients procedures.
Staff will be required to rotate on all five sterile service departments; therefore it is essential that they have knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment.
To abide by the Trust Policies and Procedures.
Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required, eg general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Band 2 Essential
English and Maths at level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2 or D-E or Functional Key Skills at Level 1) Health and safety knowledge Basic IT skills Good communication skills both written and verbal, ability to relate to all grades of staff Able to work under direction as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or Functional Skills Level 2) Previous hospital or sterile service experience Insight into use and care of machinery
Band 3 Essential
English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2 or D-E or Functional Key Skills at Level 1. Basic IT knowledge. Health and Safety knowledge. Good communication skills both written and verbal, ability to relate to all grades of staff
Desirable
English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or Functional Skills Level 2 Previous Sterile Services or Hospital experience. Insight into use and care of machinery. Completed the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme Knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)