About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Reprocessing reusable medical devices (cleaning, sterilising, assembling, packing, and dispatching)Operating specialist decontamination equipment and carrying out routine testingRecording all tasks on a traceability system to ensure compliance and accuracySupporting the handling and disinfection of endoscopesMaintaining high standards in line with ISO 13485:2016 and department proceduresCommunicating effectively with colleagues and healthcare professionalsSupporting new team members and contributing to a positive team environmentIf 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.
About us
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:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent) Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments
Desirable
Level 3 qualification (or working towards) Decontamination qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Experience working in a team environment Experience in a role requiring attention to detail
Desirable
Experience in sterile services or decontamination Experience working in a healthcare or production environment Experience using IT or tracking systems
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately Basic IT skills and ability to use workplace systems Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
Awareness of decontamination processes or standards (e.g. HTM, IPC, COSHH) Basic understanding of traceability systems Knowledge of quality or compliance processes
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 details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)