Trainee Sterilisation Technician

Overview

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Trainee Sterilisation Technician in the Sterile Services Department, based within the RVI and Freeman Hospitals. This role involves working under the direction of a team of supervisors as part of a larger team to reprocess medical devices for use in theatres, wards and the community. Successful applicants will start on a BAND 2 and progress to a BAND 3 on successful completion of the in-house training programme.

Please be aware this is a physically demanding role and interested applicants are encouraged to contact the department to arrange an informal discussion and departmental visit. The closing date is 01 February 2026.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

• To work as part of a team of Sterilisation Technicians to assist with the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re-usable surgical instrumentation for use in the hospital operating theatres, wards and clinics for patient procedures. This will also include the reprocessing of endoscopes in the endoscopy SSD.
• Stock control, general housekeeping, record keeping and the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
• The successful applicant will be trained in all aspects of the role and will be expected to achieve the In-House Training programme to progress to a band 3.
• Good communication skills, basic IT knowledge, health and safety knowledge, customer care experience and an enthusiastic willingness to learn.

• Band 2 - To work as part of a team of Sterilisation Technicians to assist with the processing and preparation of contaminated re-usable surgical instrumentation for use in hospital operating theatres, wards and clinics; reprocess endoscopes in the endoscopy SSD. All staff will be required to achieve the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme. Staff will be required to rotate on all five sterile service departments;
  
  it is essential that they have knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment. To abide by Trust Policies and Procedures. Flexible to the needs of the service and shift patterns.
• Band 3 - To work as part of a team of Sterilisation Technicians to provide the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re-usable surgical instrumentation for use in hospital operating theatres, endoscopy departments, wards and departments for patient procedures. Staff will be required to rotate on all five sterile service departments; it is essential that they have knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment.
  
  To abide by the Trust Policies and Procedures. Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required (eg general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly).

• English and Maths at level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2 or D-E or Functional Key Skills at Level
  1)
• Health and safety knowledge
• Basic IT skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal; ability to relate to all grades of staff
• Able to work under direction as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or Functional Skills Level
  2)
• Previous hospital or sterile service experience
• Insight into use and care of machinery

• English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent (GCSE 3-2 or D-E or Functional Key Skills at Level
  1)
• Basic IT knowledge
• Health and Safety knowledge
• Good communication skills both written and verbal; ability to relate to all grades of staff
• English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or Functional Skills Level
  2)
• Previous Sterile Services or Hospital experience
• Insight into use and care of machinery
• Completed the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme
• Knowledge of all clinic/wards theatres equipment

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust