Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Decontamination Services Department for an experienced Decontamination Services Technician at our Pinderfields Hospital site in Wakefield. The duties of the Decontamination Services Technician are to be proficient in all aspects of the Sterile Services Production, which includes the cleaning, maintaining and sterilising of surgical equipment. You should have previous experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices across a range of surgical instruments. The successful candidate will hold TVQ Part 1 & Part 2 in Sterile Services City & Guilds 2296 or NVQ3 Decontamination or CQF 3 - Decontamination This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week. Some shift work may be required. If you are an experience decontamination services technician, with a passion for ensuring patient safety we invite you to apply for this position to join our supportive, hardworking team. Main duties of the job The duties of the Decontamination Services Technician are to be proficient in all aspects of the Sterile Services Production, which includes the cleaning, maintaining and sterilizing of surgical equipment. To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments within the ISO13485 quality system. Ensuring all instrument sets are assembled in accordance with the sets contents lists and sterilised to laid down procedures. Tracking instruments through the process using the departments computerised tracking and tracing system. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA1171 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Job description Job responsibilities Work within a controlled environment to identify, decontaminate, inspect and assemble equipment/instrumentation including:- Surgical power tools examine, lubricate and test Micro instruments examine under magnifier General instruments, check for function and serviceability Implants check and inspect for serviceability Identify, check functionality and assemble trays and sets including:- Ophthalmic sets Orthopaedic sets Minimally invasive ENT sets Plastic sets General Surgical Sets Telescopes and cables Specialised complex and intricate instruments requiring dismantling and intricate re-assembly to ensure they are fully functional, to be dealt with in accordance with the training manual. Reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences to Supervisors/Team Leaders in a timely manner. To adhere strictly to working procedures, quality system ISO 13485 and departmental policies. Processing contaminated equipment, dealing with body fluids, bone, sharps and heavy trays throughout the shift. Taking equipment in priority order as determined by others for cleaning and packing. Inform supervisors of any untoward incidents, problems, concerns, accidents and shortfalls. Verbally inform supervisor of missing instruments and complete information transfer sheet to document incident for investigation Load and operate the departments sterilisers as laid down in the departments procedures. Assemble theatre tray orders and place in case carts for drivers to deliver. Receive ad-hoc phone calls from theatres for additional instrumentation, pick and deliver these trays to theatre. Job description Job responsibilities Work within a controlled environment to identify, decontaminate, inspect and assemble equipment/instrumentation including:- Surgical power tools examine, lubricate and test Micro instruments examine under magnifier General instruments, check for function and serviceability Implants check and inspect for serviceability Identify, check functionality and assemble trays and sets including:- Ophthalmic sets Orthopaedic sets Minimally invasive ENT sets Plastic sets General Surgical Sets Telescopes and cables Specialised complex and intricate instruments requiring dismantling and intricate re-assembly to ensure they are fully functional, to be dealt with in accordance with the training manual. Reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences to Supervisors/Team Leaders in a timely manner. To adhere strictly to working procedures, quality system ISO 13485 and departmental policies. Processing contaminated equipment, dealing with body fluids, bone, sharps and heavy trays throughout the shift. Taking equipment in priority order as determined by others for cleaning and packing. Inform supervisors of any untoward incidents, problems, concerns, accidents and shortfalls. Verbally inform supervisor of missing instruments and complete information transfer sheet to document incident for investigation Load and operate the departments sterilisers as laid down in the departments procedures. Assemble theatre tray orders and place in case carts for drivers to deliver. Receive ad-hoc phone calls from theatres for additional instrumentation, pick and deliver these trays to theatre. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices across a range of surgical instrumentation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures Can demonstrate good attention to detail and accuracy Able to work independently as well as part of a team Good communication and listening skills, written and verbal Qualifications Essential TVQ Part 1 & Part 2 in Sterile Services City & Guilds 2296 or NVQ3 Decontamination or CQF 3 - Decontamination Desirable Good general standard of education Knowledge and Awareness Essential Previous handling of surgical instruments. Utilise and find equipment using a tray tracking system. Desirable Able to fully utilise SSD Man Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices across a range of surgical instrumentation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures Can demonstrate good attention to detail and accuracy Able to work independently as well as part of a team Good communication and listening skills, written and verbal Qualifications Essential TVQ Part 1 & Part 2 in Sterile Services City & Guilds 2296 or NVQ3 Decontamination or CQF 3 - Decontamination Desirable Good general standard of education Knowledge and Awareness Essential Previous handling of surgical instruments. Utilise and find equipment using a tray tracking system. Desirable Able to fully utilise SSD Man 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). Additional information 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 Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)