Job Description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required.
This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.Shift Patterns:
Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS TO 22.00HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week. . Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis.
Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs - 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrsOn call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential.Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.
Main duties of the job
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.
Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.
The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7367276
Job locations
Royal Stoke hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS

Desirable

• WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE

Experience
Essential

• WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Skills
Essential

• ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM

Desirable

• KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS

Desirable

• WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE

Experience
Essential

• WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Skills
Essential

• ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM

Desirable

• KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

Skills Required