About this role
Job summary
The Sterile Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. The role provides operational leadership, supports and develops staff, and ensures adherence to national standards, policies, and quality systems. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining service continuity, resolving issues promptly, and supporting high standards of patient safety and customer service.
Main duties of the job
Oversee the day-to-day running of the Sterile Services Department, supervising staff and managing workflow to ensure timely, safe, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. Support and train team members, maintain equipment and records, and ensure adherence to national standards, health and safety, and infection control policies. Act as a first point of contact for problem-solving and help drive service improvements.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
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We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
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Person Specification
Essential Essential
Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.
Desirable
Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.
Essential Essential
Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
Desirable
Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
Essential Essential
Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment. Knowledge of decontamination processes, infection control, and health & safety regulations. Ability to supervise, motivate, and support staff, including training and mentoring. Good organisational and time-management skills to manage workflow and meet service targets. Competence in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and traceability systems. Effective communication skills with staff, clinical teams, and management. Ability to problem-solve and act independently to maintain service continuity. Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.
Desirable
Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services. Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and other national decontamination standards. Experience with audits, quality assurance, or process improvement initiatives. Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basingstoke
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)