Job summary PART TIME POST25:00 Hours Per Week X1 PostNORMAL SHIFT PATTERNS25:00 Hour Post 1500 2000 (Mon-Fri) with Weekend & Bank Holiday Shifts on RotaWe are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, working in a busy friendly environment. You must have a pleasant manner and be able to work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of a high quality decontamination service while maintaining the departments quality standards ISO 13485:2016 (UK MDR 2002) Main duties of the job SSD Trainee Technician Your varied duties will include the decontamination, inspection, function testing of surgical instruments/equipment used within operating theatres and other departments. You will be responsible for the despatching of goods to the wards, theatres and other departments. You will be trained in all aspects of Decontamination Practices including Sterile Services, Endoscopy Decontamination & Specialist Mattress Decontamination. This job role involves manual handling of heavy goods. The successful candidate should be working towards Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 qualification for completion within 3 years of commencing post About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-25-03-029 Job locations The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable GCSE Grade C/4' or equivalent in English & Maths knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures Desirable Prior NVQ Training Experience Essential Working within a team Desirable Previous experience in Sterile Services Previous experience in Sterile Services Experience working within the NHS Production environment work Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable GCSE Grade C/4' or equivalent in English & Maths knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures Desirable Prior NVQ Training Experience Essential Working within a team Desirable Previous experience in Sterile Services Previous experience in Sterile Services Experience working within the NHS Production environment work Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)