Sterile Services Technician
The closing date is 03 October 2025
Job summary
Do you have experience in Sterile Services and Endoscopy If you do it will be an advantage if not we will train you. Are you interested in providing a vital service to the theatres and wards? If so, this could be the job for you.
The HSDU provides a vital support service with the decontamination of medical devices to the theatres, endoscopy and external customers.
The role of the Sterile Services Technician is to ensure that we provide an outstanding service by ensure the safe decontamination of re-usable medical devices from the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's Sterile Services Department. The department also has to meet the standards ISO 13485:2016 and meet the requirements on the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. And holds the UKCA Mark. As a Technician your role will be one that requires a methodical and accurate approach to the production of theatre trays and procedure packs containing surgical instrumentation and reprocessing endoscopes. Adherence to departmental standards and procedures is essential.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£19,572 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7495896-MH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH15RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH15RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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