R1 Sterile Services Multiskilled Technician

Overview

Work Pattern - Weekdays – week 1 6am-2pm and week 2 2pm-10pm. To decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian (operating theatres, clinics, A&E and other departments).

To provide full reprocessing of these medical devices using the knowledge and skills gained through ongoing training and experience to ensure devices are processed to an agreed specification in accordance with department procedures, relevant quality standards and current European legislation (Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, Annexe 12 and ISO 13485:2003).

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the HSDU to provide a quality assured service to all users of the department.

• Decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian.
• Provide full reprocessing of medical devices in accordance with department procedures, quality standards and current European legislation.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the HSDU to deliver a quality assured service to all department users.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Michelle Black, Area Manager on  or by email michelle.black5t.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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