Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Technician to join our expert decontamination team at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. As a Sterile Services Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective sterilization of surgical instruments used across our operating theatres and clinical departments. This is a full-time, fixed-hours position with comprehensive in-house training provided — ideal for individuals passionate about supporting frontline healthcare services.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Sterile Services Technician, you will be responsible for:
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Receiving, disassembling, cleaning, checking, reassembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments
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Packing sterile medical devices for clinical use in accordance with NHS guidelines
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Operating specialist machinery and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Accurately managing the movement of sterilized instruments using electronic tracking systems
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Complying with ISO 13485 Medical Device standards and medical device regulations
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Contributing to the safety of patients by ensuring reliable decontamination processes
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Supporting Supervisors in providing high-quality, consistent medical device decontamination services
Working Hours
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Monday to Friday
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06:00 to 14:00 (fixed shift pattern)
Location
John Radcliffe Hospital, Sterile Services Department, Oxford
About Us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, comprising the John Radcliffe, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. We deliver a wide range of clinical and specialist services, renowned for medical education, training, and research.
What We Offer
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Full in-house training and development
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Supportive working environment within a specialist NHS service
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Opportunity to work alongside expert Sterile Services Technicians and Supervisors
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A vital role contributing directly to safe patient care and infection control
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Good attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions
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Willingness to undertake full training
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Ability to work within a team in a busy, high-pressure environment
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Basic understanding of health and safety protocols
Desirable Criteria:
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Previous experience in a decontamination or sterile services environment
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Familiarity with electronic tracking systems and medical device regulations
How to Apply
Ready to start your career as a Sterile Services Technician? Apply now through our official Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recruitment portal.