North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Sterile Services Assistant - Peterborough

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who would like to work in the challenging and changing world of sterilisation and decontamination, within the Sterile Services Department (SSD) at Peterborough City Hospital.

SSD is responsible for the complete decontamination of surgical instrument sets and flexible endoscopes used by the Clinicians within the Trust, and external customers, making the service we provide a vital one.

Therefore, we are looking for a hard-working, confident and capable individual looking to work within a busy but friendly environment, where the staff have a real pride in what they do.

**Polite Note - Previous applicants need not apply.**

Main duties of the job

We are looking for people who are able to work equally well within a team, or independently and unsupervised. You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication skills, well organised and able to work under pressure.

You will be a valued member of our team, and whilst previous experience of Sterile Services and decontamination practices would be desirable, full training will be given on all aspects of the department, and ISO13485:2016 quality systems.

This role involves a lot of heavy lifting / manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.

The department is open:

Monday - Friday 06.00 - 19.15

Saturday & Bank Holidays 7.30 -16.00

The post holder will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever-changing demands of the Service Users.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-S-7648292-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.

The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.

For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.

The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.

For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of Literacy
Must be able to read and write to good standard

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 Health - Decontamination (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working to deadlines to meet customer needs

Desirable

Previous SSD experience
Previous experience of working in a factory, or production focused environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of Literacy
Must be able to read and write to good standard

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 Health - Decontamination (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working to deadlines to meet customer needs

Desirable

Previous SSD experience
Previous experience of working in a factory, or production focused environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)