Sterile Services Department assistant

Job Introduction
Sterile Services Department Assistant

Location: Hereford County Hospital

Hours: 37\.5 hours per week

Pay: £12\.92 per hour

As a Sterile Services Department Assistant,you’ll play a vital role in supporting clinical teams across Hereford County Hospital. You’ll ensure that surgical instruments and medical equipment are cleaned, checked, packed and sterilized to the highest standards — helping clinicians deliver safe, effective care every day.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where accuracy, teamwork and attention to detail truly matter.

What You’ll Do

• Processing, checking and packing medical instruments


• Using correct manual handling techniques when lifting trays, theater bins and stock.


• Working in areas where exposure to bodily fluids can occur, always using the correct PPE.


• Operating sterilization equipment


• Using the T‑DOC tracking system to input new trays, track equipment and create barcodes.


• Receiving, storing and supplying consumables to wards and departments.


• Supporting ward top‑up services for sterile items.


• Maintaining a safe, clean working environment and reporting any defective equipment.


• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver a high‑quality service.

• Ability to follow instructions and work with precision.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Effective communication and teamwork.


• Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy environment.


• Basic literacy and IT skills.


• High standards of personal hygiene.


• Willingness to undertake training and develop your skills.

• Full training and protective uniform.


• Access to Sodexo’s Discounts Scheme for you, friends and family.


• 24/7 virtual GP and well being support.


• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, financial and emotional support.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Retirement savings plan and death‑in‑service benefit.


• Opportunities to grow your career within Sodexo.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build abetter life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On\-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits\& Rewards Services and Personal \& Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents \& Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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