Job Description

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
The department specialises in processing surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes through the decontamination lifecycle, ready for patient use. It has a throughput of approximately 180,000 surgical instruments and 1500 flexible endoscopes each month.
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) was formed in 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust (HDFT). We supply a wide range of essential services to HDFT hospitals and community sites, including; cleaning, catering, portering, courier and transport, hotel services, estates maintenance, capital building projects, sterile services, equipment library, security, car parking, general office and administration, energy, waste and environmental impact reduction.
One of our 400+ dedicated HIF colleagues, is often the first person a patient or visitor meets when they come to Harrogate District Hospital and can make a real positive difference to them. Our work is also vital to ensure that our NHS colleagues in the medical teams have the facilities and equipment they need to provide excellent care.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-HIF-3314R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the & Personal Specification attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact elaine.stanton@nhs.net or 01423 557369 Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the & Personal Specification attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact elaine.stanton@nhs.net or 01423 557369
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

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

Skills Required