Job summary
HSDU Assistant Technician
37.5 hours per week (shift pattern below)
Permanent
Salary: £24,169 per annum
Closing Date: 18th July 2025
Interview Date: 18th August 2025
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Shift Pattern - Working 5 days out of 7 covering weekend working. Working pattern - Week 1: 8am - 4pm, Week 2: 2pm - 10pm (Rotating weeks)
This busy service is vital to the efficient running of the operating theatres and departments. The service offers a team environment where skillsand expertise are integral to the smooth running of the department. We are looking for highly motivated and friendly staff to join our team who willbe committed to delivering a first class service preparing decontamination of all instrumentation. The opportunity has arisen for an HSDU Assistant Technician with experience working in a production environment.
There are 3 areas within HSDU wash area (Decontamination), Clean room (pack room), Autoclave (Sterilisation) that will be a rota for each area.
Main duties of the job
- The opportunity has arisen for an HSDU Assistant Technician with ideally experience working in a production environment.
- To assist in the provision of a quality controlled decontamination service to customers, both internal and external.
- To undertake production duties, in a team environment.
- The successful candidate should have proven communication skills and it is essential that they can demonstrate that they are able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative.
- They will assist in the decontamination of reusable Medical Devices theatre instruments. The department uses a fully computerised production track and traceability system, therefore a reasonable knowledge of using computers isessential.
- Attention to detail and concentration is a key factor within this role to ensure all processes are followed to meet our quality standards and to give our patients the best service we can.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
- To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of the HSDU, including general housekeeping duties as required.
- To assist with the preparation of the area for the cleaning, inspection, packing and sterilising of instruments and equipment.
- To assist in the cleaning, inspection, packing, labelling and sterilisation of instruments and equipment as used by both internal and external customers.
- To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, and visitors, reporting any untoward incidents, accidents or potential hazards to the Team Leader/Production Supervisor.
- To provide assistance in the transportation of equipment, goods and instruments to and from HSDU, (this does not include Theatres).
- To contribute to effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records, ensuring such information is kept securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
- To participate in all duty rotas, i.e. late shift, early shift, weekend cover.
- To perform any other duties as delegated by Production Manager/Team Leader, which are deemed to come within the scope of this post.
- To contribute to the efficient and effective stock control and management of resources.
- To date-check all instruments/trays on a regular basis.
Education and Training
- To participate in the Trusts Induction Programme
- To attend mandatory training, as required.
- To participate in the orientation and induction of staff to the HSDU as appropriate.
- To participate in the staff appraisal process
- To take responsibility for own personal developments
Quality system
- Ability to follow written instructions to enable compliance to the departments Quality Assurance Procedures.
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
- To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of the HSDU, including general housekeeping duties as required.
- To assist with the preparation of the area for the cleaning, inspection, packing and sterilising of instruments and equipment.
- To assist in the cleaning, inspection, packing, labelling and sterilisation of instruments and equipment as used by both internal and external customers.
- To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, and visitors, reporting any untoward incidents, accidents or potential hazards to the Team Leader/Production Supervisor.
- To provide assistance in the transportation of equipment, goods and instruments to and from HSDU, (this does not include Theatres).
- To contribute to effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records, ensuring such information is kept securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
- To participate in all duty rotas, i.e. late shift, early shift, weekend cover.
- To perform any other duties as delegated by Production Manager/Team Leader, which are deemed to come within the scope of this post.
- To contribute to the efficient and effective stock control and management of resources.
- To date-check all instruments/trays on a regular basis.
Education and Training
- To participate in the Trusts Induction Programme
- To attend mandatory training, as required.
- To participate in the orientation and induction of staff to the HSDU as appropriate.
- To participate in the staff appraisal process
- To take responsibility for own personal developments
Quality system
- Ability to follow written instructions to enable compliance to the departments Quality Assurance Procedures.
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Basic computer skills including the ability to use email.
- Willingness to undertake AVM Washer Disinfectors and Porous Load Sterilisers- operator level City and Guilds
Desirable
- GCSE Level 4 or Functional Skills entry level 2 in Maths and English
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and alone
- Good manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Experience of working on a production line/Sterile Services
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (face to face/telephone/e-mail)
- Ability to form positive working relationships
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Ability to stand for long periods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good previous health record
- Frequently to be able to deal with staff from other departments who may be very demanding
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
Other
Essential
- To be able to transport heavy equipment e.g. equipment, instrument trays, on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
Trust Values
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Basic computer skills including the ability to use email.
- Willingness to undertake AVM Washer Disinfectors and Porous Load Sterilisers- operator level City and Guilds
Desirable
- GCSE Level 4 or Functional Skills entry level 2 in Maths and English
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a team and alone
- Good manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Experience of working on a production line/Sterile Services
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (face to face/telephone/e-mail)
- Ability to form positive working relationships
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Ability to stand for long periods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good previous health record
- Frequently to be able to deal with staff from other departments who may be very demanding
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift
Other
Essential
- To be able to transport heavy equipment e.g. equipment, instrument trays, on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort.
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
Trust Values
Essential
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.
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.
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).
