Job summary To work as a member of the Sterile Services Team providing highly specialised surgical instrument reprocessing to all areas across the Trust, Community and to our external clients in line with ISO13485 standards and other Quality Management System work instructions. Main duties of the job To participate in a duty rota which includes Weekday evening shifts, weekends, Bank Holidays and on call commitments. To communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner. To demonstrate competency and understanding of sterilisation and disinfection procedures. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. Any additional new development or tasks required as deemed necessary by the management to support existing Trust activities, in line with the individual's level or responsibility and competence. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7047745 Job locations Southport Town Lane, Kew, Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To participate in a duty rota which includes Weekday evening shifts, weekends, Bank Holidays and on call commitments. To communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner. To demonstrate competency and understanding of sterilisation and disinfection procedures. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. Any additional new development or tasks required as deemed necessary by the management to support existing Trust activities, in line with the individuals level or responsibility and competence. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Disassembly, checking, decontamination, packing, sterilisation and dispatching of instruments following specified procedures as prescribed by the departments Quality System while complying at all times with Health and Safety, Control of Infection and other mandatory medical device requirements. Disassembly, checking, decontamination, packing, sterilisation and dispatching of instruments following specified procedures as prescribed by the departments Quality System while complying at all times with Health and Safety, Control of Infection and other mandatory medical device requirements. Carryout assembly and function testing of instruments and other medical devices ready for use in procedures, ensuring that check lists are adhered to at all times. Ensure quality standards are maintained and any variances reported to supervisory staff or management. Maintain a controlled working environment through safe practices. Perform autoclave duties; this includes test and live runs, and ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures associated with sterilisers is carried out correctly. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in the training of other decontamination personnel to perform tasks as directed by the Decontamination Technician Supervisors. To maintain and be able to use IT systems. Participate in personal development through annual appraisal and seek to improve own personal goals, experiences and skills. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Be familiar and comply with mandatory legislative standards such as Health and Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, Infection Control and correct segregation and labelling and disposal of clinical waste. To comply with current legislation and national guidance relevant to the decontamination of reusable instruments and disposal of sharps and single use items. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures pertaining to attendance and time. RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate fully in Trust induction, annual updates, and other departmental training programmes and training events. To follow the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager. To have an understanding of the Departments Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times. Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To participate in a duty rota which includes Weekday evening shifts, weekends, Bank Holidays and on call commitments. To communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner. To demonstrate competency and understanding of sterilisation and disinfection procedures. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. To report any untoward accident/ incident or any faulty equipment to the supervisor and document procedure in accordance with departmental and Trust policies. Any additional new development or tasks required as deemed necessary by the management to support existing Trust activities, in line with the individuals level or responsibility and competence. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Disassembly, checking, decontamination, packing, sterilisation and dispatching of instruments following specified procedures as prescribed by the departments Quality System while complying at all times with Health and Safety, Control of Infection and other mandatory medical device requirements. Disassembly, checking, decontamination, packing, sterilisation and dispatching of instruments following specified procedures as prescribed by the departments Quality System while complying at all times with Health and Safety, Control of Infection and other mandatory medical device requirements. Carryout assembly and function testing of instruments and other medical devices ready for use in procedures, ensuring that check lists are adhered to at all times. Ensure quality standards are maintained and any variances reported to supervisory staff or management. Maintain a controlled working environment through safe practices. Perform autoclave duties; this includes test and live runs, and ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures associated with sterilisers is carried out correctly. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in the training of other decontamination personnel to perform tasks as directed by the Decontamination Technician Supervisors. To maintain and be able to use IT systems. Participate in personal development through annual appraisal and seek to improve own personal goals, experiences and skills. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Be familiar and comply with mandatory legislative standards such as Health and Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, Infection Control and correct segregation and labelling and disposal of clinical waste. To comply with current legislation and national guidance relevant to the decontamination of reusable instruments and disposal of sharps and single use items. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures pertaining to attendance and time. RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate fully in Trust induction, annual updates, and other departmental training programmes and training events. To follow the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager. To have an understanding of the Departments Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Secondary Education GCSE`s Desirable National decontamination training programme or other decontamination or qualification or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience Desirable Previous experience of working in Sterile Services Department or medical device decontamination manufacturing or production environment. Experience of working within a peri-operative care setting or healthcare related clinical environment would be a considerable advantage such as Theatres Quality system auditing experience would be valuable. Skills Essential Good Team member skills Good communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to use initiative Ability to work as a member of the team Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm Ability to demonstrate professionalism and patience Ability to work well as part of a team Other Essential Working in uncomfortable/ unpleasant physical conditions, e.g. exposure to blood, bone and body tissue. Working with hot surfaces, sterilisers, washer-disinfectors Ability to stand for long periods in all sections of the department Ability to move loads up to 12 kilograms. Loading/unloading washer disinfectors, sterilisers Ability to move sterile instrument trays/medical devices Ability to concentrate in all sections of the department Ability to check theatre tray lists/medical devices lists Ability to carry out equipment tests and record results. Ability to organise the workload & workflow Ability to demonstrate attention to detail in all sections of the department whilst making repetitive movements such as handling instruments/medical devices. Ability to carry out constant repetitive movements whilst examining instruments/medical devices/endoscopes for cleanliness and functionality. Ability to retain & recall technical information Must be flexible to work hours required to meet the demands of the department. Must be able to work weekends, bank holidays and take part in the department's on-call rota Person Specification Qualifications Essential Secondary Education GCSE`s Desirable National decontamination training programme or other decontamination or qualification or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience Desirable Previous experience of working in Sterile Services Department or medical device decontamination manufacturing or production environment. Experience of working within a peri-operative care setting or healthcare related clinical environment would be a considerable advantage such as Theatres Quality system auditing experience would be valuable. Skills Essential Good Team member skills Good communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to use initiative Ability to work as a member of the team Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm Ability to demonstrate professionalism and patience Ability to work well as part of a team Other Essential Working in uncomfortable/ unpleasant physical conditions, e.g. exposure to blood, bone and body tissue. Working with hot surfaces, sterilisers, washer-disinfectors Ability to stand for long periods in all sections of the department Ability to move loads up to 12 kilograms. Loading/unloading washer disinfectors, sterilisers Ability to move sterile instrument trays/medical devices Ability to concentrate in all sections of the department Ability to check theatre tray lists/medical devices lists Ability to carry out equipment tests and record results. Ability to organise the workload & workflow Ability to demonstrate attention to detail in all sections of the department whilst making repetitive movements such as handling instruments/medical devices. Ability to carry out constant repetitive movements whilst examining instruments/medical devices/endoscopes for cleanliness and functionality. Ability to retain & recall technical information Must be flexible to work hours required to meet the demands of the department. Must be able to work weekends, bank holidays and take part in the department's on-call rota 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport Town Lane, Kew, Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)