Job summary Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply We have 1 full time vacancy for 37.5 hours working rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00 and 1 part time vacancy for 30 hours working 14:00-20:00 Monday-Friday Harrogate Integrated Facilities are inviting applications to fill a Decontamination Technician post in our reputable Sterile Services Department. days and hours of work to be discussed at interview We have recently expanded and have opportunities to recruit friendly and highly motivated individuals to our well-established technical team of around 30 staff. You will be committed to teamwork and delivering a first class customer service. Experience is not required as full training will be provided upon commencement in post, however previous manufacturing or processing experience would be advantageous. Following a successful probation period and full training in the department, the candidate will be offered an Apprenticeship Standard 099 in Healthcare Science Assistant L2. Main duties of the job The Sterile Services technician will support the provision of a professional decontamination service by performing technical duties in all aspects of the decontamination process. The post holder will provide a customer focused service to staff, managers, clients and suppliers. The Sterile Services Department is responsible for assessing and implementing the correct method of disinfection, packaging and sterilising of all medical devices that are to be processed in the department, in accordance with the quality standards and current issue of work instructions through the department. To maintain a quality system for review by the Notified Body against the requirements of the quality standards for compliance against ISO13485 and the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC annex V (sterility only) About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-HIF-1753S-A Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For further information please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact james.cooper2nhs.net or 01423 557367 Job description Job responsibilities For further information please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact james.cooper2nhs.net or 01423 557367 Person Specification Education Essential Good general education Desirable Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous customer care experience Desirable Knowledge of ISO standards Previous experience working in decontamination Person Specification Education Essential Good general education Desirable Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous customer care experience Desirable Knowledge of ISO standards Previous experience working in decontamination 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. 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 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. 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 Harrogate Integrated Facilities Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)