💼 Full-Time Position

Trainee Sterilisation Technician

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NHS
📍 newcastle upon tyne, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
newcastle upon tyne, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 06, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Trainee Sterilisation Technician

Closing date: 07 June 2026

Job Summary

Assist a team of Sterilisation Technicians in the efficient processing and preparation of contaminated re‑useable surgical instruments for operating theatres, wards and clinics. The role includes reprocessing of endoscopes in the endoscopy SSD and general housekeeping, stock control and record‑keeping duties.

Main Duties

  • Reprocess contaminated re‑usable surgical instrumentation for use in hospital theatres, wards and clinics.
  • Reprocess flexible endoscopes in the endoscopy sterile service department.
  • Maintain stock control, housekeeping and record‑keeping activities.
  • Rotate across all five sterile service departments to acquire knowledge of all clinical and ward equipment.
  • Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and the Sterile Services Department Decontamination Training Programme.
  • Work flexible shifts i...