Job Description

Closing date01/06/2025 HoursFull time Role TypePermanent
Location(s)
Circle Decontamination - Unit E - Stockport
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Overview

Sterile Services Technician

Circle Decontamination - Unit E, Stockport

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to 25,186.00 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across the Southeast of England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Sterile Services Technician to join their team of staff in the decontamination department.


This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover shifts of 15:00-23:00.

Duties of this role include:

Carry out all stages of the decontamination process including cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilising, and dispatching reusable surgical and medical devices. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all items meet required infection control and quality standards. Maintain accurate records of all processes undertaken, including batch and load traceability data, in line with departmental documentation requirements. Adhere to all relevant standards including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and MHRA regulations for medical device reprocessing. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective team performance and meet service deadlines. Liaise with Team Leaders and clinical departments to ensure timely supply and return of sterile equipment.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Willingness to learn and undertake training in sterile services practices and equipment use. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures precisely. Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings, and shifts as needed. Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable sterile services. Good communication skills and a professional, respectful approach to others. Full compliance with mandatory training and health screening, including Hepatitis B immunisation (required for this role).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities

...and much more!


Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more.



We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be

selfless

,

compassionate

,

committed

,

collaborative

,

brave

,

agile

,

tenacious

and

creative

and are at the core of our purpose and culture.


To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy