Job summary We have a vacancy within the accredited Sterile Services Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for 1 part time Sterilisation Technician working:- Saturday & Sunday, 06:00 - 21:30 You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs to Endoscopy and the NHS Trust. Experience of working in an accredited Sterile Services unit is preferable. However training will be offered to right candidate. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs and Endoscopy for our NHS Trust, the PCT and the community for which it serves. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 435-UHMBL290125 Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RG Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Desirable Decontamination experience Experience Desirable Sterile Services or hospital experience Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Good communication skills verbal and written To work under pressure and as part of a team or alone Person Specification Education & Qualifications Desirable Decontamination experience Experience Desirable Sterile Services or hospital experience Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Good communication skills verbal and written To work under pressure and as part of a team or alone 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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RG Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)