Sterile Services Technician - South West

Sterile Services Technician

Location: South West

Availability: Weekend Sessions

Rates: Competitive

Are you a Sterile Services Technician with experience in post‑anaesthetic or perioperative care, looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well‑established NHS Trust in the South West area within a busy Urology service. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced theatre and recovery teams in a well‑supported, patient‑focused environment while benefiting from flexible additional sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect used surgical instruments and medical devices from clinical areas.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment using manual and automated processes.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, damage, and functionality.
• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets according to specifications.
• Sterilise instruments using steam sterilisers (autoclaves) or other approved methods.
• Label and track instrument sets using barcode or traceability systems.
• Store sterile equipment correctly and distribute it to operating theatres, wards, and clinics.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with quality standards and regulations.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Report damaged equipment and arrange repairs or replacement when necessary.

Requirements

• Registered with valid HCPC registration.
• Current experience working within a surgical setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.
• Experience working within surgical wards or theatre environments is desirable.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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