Spire Healthcare Ltd

Bank Sterile Services Assistant

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

Sterile Service would be preferred Decontamination experience desirable Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required Strong communication skills

Main duties of the job

Sterile Service would be preferred Decontamination experience desirable Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required Strong communication skills

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24339

Job locations

Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

Leicester

LE2 2FF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Sterile Services Assistant-Bank | Flexible| Leicester Spire Leicester are looking for a new member of staff to assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care in the Sterile Services department by cleaning, sterilising and packing theatre instruments. Ensuring theatre instruments are correct and ready for use, this role is a physically demanding role which involved heavy lifting. Duties and responsibilities To provide the multidisciplinary perioperative team with an exemplary sterile supplies service within the operating theatre suite by assisting in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient care. This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients. This is a physical role involving some heavy lifting of equipment. Who we're looking for

  • Sterile Service would be preferred
  • Decontamination experience desirable
  • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
  • For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Sterile Services Assistant-Bank | Flexible| Leicester Spire Leicester are looking for a new member of staff to assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care in the Sterile Services department by cleaning, sterilising and packing theatre instruments. Ensuring theatre instruments are correct and ready for use, this role is a physically demanding role which involved heavy lifting. Duties and responsibilities To provide the multidisciplinary perioperative team with an exemplary sterile supplies service within the operating theatre suite by assisting in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient care. This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients. This is a physical role involving some heavy lifting of equipment. Who we're looking for

  • Sterile Service would be preferred
  • Decontamination experience desirable
  • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
  • For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Desirable

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Experience

    Essential

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Desirable

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Desirable

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Experience

    Essential

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    Desirable

    • Sterile Service would be preferred
    • Decontamination experience desirable
    • Literacy, Numeracy and basic computer skills required
    • Strong communication skills

    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.

    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.

    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

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    George Milonas

    george.milonas@spirehealthcare.com

    08004346600

    Details

    Date posted

    25 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    24339

    Job locations

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


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