# Decontamination Technician - Midlands > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for 18 Week Support Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/decontamination-technician-midlands/689c9e79-bc9b-42d6-a14a-f540e7bb33c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/decontamination-technician-midlands/689c9e79-bc9b-42d6-a14a-f540e7bb33c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** 18 Week Support Limited - **Town:** Worcester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-12-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T01:00:19.150Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0341-26-0006?employerCode=E0341 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0341-26-0006/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0341-26-0006 ## Job Content ### Job summary We are currently seeking experienced Decontamination Technicians to join our team on an insourcing basis, supporting NHS Trusts. You will play a vital role in the safe and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments, working with our partner hospitals to reduce waiting lists and support patient safety. This role is ideal for candidates who are flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments and who have hands-on experience with Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets. ### Main duties of the job - Operate Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets in line with Trust protocols and national decontamination standards - Clean, inspect, and pack surgical instruments for sterilisation - Ensure accurate use of tracking systems and documentation - Adhere to infection prevention and control policies - Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team in a fast-paced setting ### About us 18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care. ### Details - Date posted: 06 January 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Bank - Duration: 1 years - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: E0341-26-0006 - Job locations: Unit 2 Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AE ### Job responsibilities Job Title: Experienced Decontamination Technician Location: Southwest England Contract Type: Insourcing Bank/Ad Hoc Shifts Shifts Available: Monday to Sunday Company: 18 Week Support ## Job Details We are currently seeking experienced Decontamination Technicians to join our team on an insourcing basis, supporting NHS Trusts. You will play a vital role in the safe and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments, working with our partner hospitals to reduce waiting lists and support patient safety. This role is ideal for candidates who are flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments and who have hands-on experience with Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets. ## Job Description Operate Getinge washer disinfectors and drying cabinets in line with Trust protocols and national decontamination standards Clean, inspect, and pack surgical instruments for sterilisation Ensure accurate use of tracking systems and documentation Adhere to infection prevention and control policies Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team in a fast-paced setting ## Responsibilities Job Title: Experienced Decontamination Technician Location: Southwest England Contract Type: Insourcing Bank/Ad Hoc Shifts Shifts Available: Monday to Sunday Company: 18 Week Support ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 6 months experience in the last 12 months as a Decontamination Technician ### Qualifications **Essential** - Must be trained (with certificates) using a Getinge Washer - Must be trained (with certificates) using a drying cabinet ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.