Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sterile Services Supervisor

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

The Sterile Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. The role provides operational leadership, supports and develops staff, and ensures adherence to national standards, policies, and quality systems. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining service continuity, resolving issues promptly, and supporting high standards of patient safety and customer service.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the day-to-day running of the Sterile Services Department, supervising staff and managing workflow to ensure timely, safe, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. Support and train team members, maintain equipment and records, and ensure adherence to national standards, health and safety, and infection control policies. Act as a first point of contact for problem-solving and help drive service improvements.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-SURG7835-TSSU-A

Job locations

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

Desirable

  • Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of decontamination processes, infection control, and health & safety regulations.
  • Ability to supervise, motivate, and support staff, including training and mentoring.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills to manage workflow and meet service targets.
  • Competence in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and traceability systems.
  • Effective communication skills with staff, clinical teams, and management.
  • Ability to problem-solve and act independently to maintain service continuity.
  • Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
  • Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and other national decontamination standards.
  • Experience with audits, quality assurance, or process improvement initiatives.
  • Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

Desirable

  • Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of decontamination processes, infection control, and health & safety regulations.
  • Ability to supervise, motivate, and support staff, including training and mentoring.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills to manage workflow and meet service targets.
  • Competence in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and traceability systems.
  • Effective communication skills with staff, clinical teams, and management.
  • Ability to problem-solve and act independently to maintain service continuity.
  • Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
  • Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and other national decontamination standards.
  • Experience with audits, quality assurance, or process improvement initiatives.
  • Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Decontamination Manager

Teresa Angus

teresa.angus@hhft.nhs.uk

01256313609

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-SURG7835-TSSU-A

Job locations

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Supporting documents

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