Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

EDU/SSD Technician

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

To undertake decontamination science duties in providing a specialized decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient - to carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices and record all tasks in the tracking and tracing database.

To ensure that all products manufactured in the Decontamination Services department within the Trust are fit for purpose and produced in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with the Quality Manager System (QMS) relevant to the area and to work as part of a team and undertake duties as directed by the management team of the Trusts decontamination facilities.

To work in all areas of the decontamination facilities at both hospitals (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) and weekend as and when required.

Main duties of the job

To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, dispatch and track in a controlled environment.

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

To provide a collection and delivery service to the Decontamination Departments' customers. Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.Attend regular departmental team meetings.To attend any training as required.May be required to work weekends, bank holidays and participate in the department's on-call schedule.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CS-183

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice. To maintain security of the Decontamination Department(s), equipment and chemicals in accordance with the Departments Policy. To ensure safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.

To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice. To maintain security of the Decontamination Department(s), equipment and chemicals in accordance with the Departments Policy. To ensure safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.

To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others.

Person Specification

Trust Value

Essential

  • Put Patient First

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices -surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.
Person Specification

Trust Value

Essential

  • Put Patient First

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices -surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Decon Manager

Tiziana Carta

t.carta@nhs.net

02033155278

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CS-183

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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