University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Sterile Services Technician

The closing date is 20 February 2026

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at the Royal site.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short noticeShift Patterns:

Predominantly working core shifts of 6:00 - 14:00 (Days) & 14.00 - 22.00 (Twilight) Monday through to Sunday. Working every weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) with a day off in the week to compensate.

Saturday working will form a part of the normal working week once fully trained and is incorporated within contracted working hours, and will be between the hours of: 8.00am - 8.00pm

Sunday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 8.00am - 23.30pmOn calland 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

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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7774930

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager on 01278 672910 or email: Kelly.Oakes@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager on 01278 672910 or email: Kelly.Oakes@uhnm.nhs.uk

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

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Manager

Kelly Oakes

kelly.oakes@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672910

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7774930

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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