Job overview
We are recruiting an Apprentice Sterile Services Technician to join our HSDU team on a Fixed Term 18 months apprenticeship contract in the decontamination unit.
Under supervision you will assist team members to undertake decontamination duties in all areas of the re-processing of Medical Devices by the receipt, wash assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery and tracking and tracing process in accordance with policies & procedures, to both internal and external customers, providing a safe product for use in direct patient care.
The complexity of the work is such that all staff are expected to apply themselves fully to the task in hand, so that mistakes are minimised, patient safety is not compromised and customer requirements are met in the agreed turnaround times.
The successful candidate is expected to participate in the following shift pattern:
Monday - Friday - 1600-2400
There is the obligation to work 2 bank holiday a year
Main duties of the job
- The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organization as in accordance with the UKCA Medical Device Directive
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work as part of a team and liaise with other apprentices, technicians, supervisors and managers.
- Receive training instruction and advice from mentor/line manager Conduct working relationships in a manner that reflects a service orientated department and respects Trust values.
- To refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff
- Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers from other departments both inside the Trust and the Community Services and other agencies.
- To communicate with members of the public and patients.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications, training and skills
Essential
- Good standard of education
- GCSE in English and Maths minium C grade or equivalent
- Organizational skills
- IT Skills
- Able to achieve deadlines/time management
- Able to prioritise own workloads
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare setting
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This advert is for Apprentice Sterile Services Technician with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torbay and Devon Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 (apprenticeship is paid £16,787, which is 75% of Band 2). The contract type is Apprenticeship: 18 months. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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