Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 26 December 2025

Job summary

Decontamination Technician (Whitehouse)

Department Endoscopy

Band 3 £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata

Hours; 15 hours per week (Monday & Tuesday- from 12.00 -20.00) All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust.

You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.

Successful candidates will require attention to detail & an eagerness and ability to learn.

A comprehensive in house training programme is in operation which successful candidates will be expected to take part in and complete.

The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.

As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital

The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System. Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683.

Interviews 15th & 16th January 2026

Main duties of the job

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

'NHS Survey, 2024' 71.3% of staff feel supported by their managers and receive good clear feedback, bettering their work.

Based in the Endoscopy Department the post holder will be part of a team of technicians responsible for the reprocessing of Endoscopes and associated medical devices to include the automated Endoscopy reprocessor's and accessories.

The postholder will adhere to all standards and policies relevant to the working area.

There may be a requirement to work within the Sterile Services Department once trained.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-SURG25-260A

Job locations

H.S.D.U. (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

To work in all production areas of the department.

To be responsible for final product release.

To monitor compliance with dress code, maintenance of the clean working environment.

To decontaminate flexible endoscopes for use in operating theatres and Endoscopy.

To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to specified properties and cleanliness.

To inspect and assemble flexible scopes according to the agreed specification.

To ensure by examination that products have met the required standards.

To maintain delivery schedules according to the contract agreement.

To deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and acting as appropriate.

Ensure verbal and written communication is maintained within the departments.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details