Sterile Services Technician

The closing date is 18th Jun 2026
Job summary
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We're looking for a dedicated and detail\-focused Sterile Services Technician to join a highly skilled team within an accredited Sterile Services Department (SSD). You'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring medical instruments are thoroughly decontaminated, sterilised, and ready for use across healthcare settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands\-on, process\-driven work in a fast\-paced environment, with full training and development provided.

Shift patterns:

Monday to Friday 07:00\-15:00 and 12:00\-20:00, plus a rostered Saturday shift (08:00\-16:00\).

Some Bank Holidays may be required, along with participation in on\-call and overtime as needed.

Main duties, tasks \& skills required
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• Reprocessing reusable medical devices (cleaning, sterilising, assembling, packing, and dispatching)


• Operating specialist decontamination equipment and carrying out routine testing


• Recording all tasks on a traceability system to ensure compliance and accuracy


• Supporting the handling and disinfection of endoscopes


• Maintaining high standards in line with ISO 13485:2016 and department procedures


• Communicating effectively with colleagues and healthcare professionals


• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team environment

If you're looking for a meaningful role where your work has a direct impact on patient safety and care, we'd love to hear from you.

About us
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At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life


• NHS pension scheme for long\-term financial security


• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax


• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS\-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away \- and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all \- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description
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Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person specification
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Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent)

Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments

Desirable

Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

Decontamination qualification (e.g. City \& Guilds or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a team environment

Experience in a role requiring attention to detail

Desirable

Experience in sterile services or decontamination

Experience working in a healthcare or production environment

Experience using IT or tracking systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately

Basic IT skills and ability to use workplace systems

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

Awareness of decontamination processes or standards (e.g. HTM, IPC, COSHH)

Basic understanding of traceability systems

Knowledge of quality or compliance processes

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Ken Ramos

ken.ramos@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935383435

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760\.00 to £27476\.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full\-Time

Reference number

184\-OL\-PU\-5156

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

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