# Decontamination Technician - Olympus - West Midlands

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** 18 Week Support Limited
- **Location:** West Midlands, West Midlands and Surrounding areas, SY4 3LJ, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Decontamination technician
- **Salary:** £225.00
- **Contract type:** Locum
- **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-12-31T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06T09:26:38.676Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0341-26-0077
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0341-26-0077/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0341-26-0077
- **Employer website:** https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Decontamination Technician - Olympus

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 Olympus washer disinfectors and drying cabinets.

### Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

- OperateOlympus washer disinfectors and drying cabinetsin 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

Why Join Us?

- Flexible weekend scheduling to suit your availability.
- Work alongside like-minded, highly experienced consultants in your specialty.
- Professional, well-organised working environment.
- Patient-centred service model with efficient clinic support.
- Competitive remuneration for your expertise and time.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to reducing patient waiting times.

If this opportunity may be of interest, Id be delighted to discuss it further. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation - we would love to hear from you.

### Details

- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £225 a day Paid via PAYE
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: E0341-26-0077
- Job locations: West Midlands, West Midlands and Surrounding areas, SY4 3LJ, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Requirements:
- - Currently practising, or has practised, as a Decontamination Technician for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
- - Proven experience working in the NHS
- - Olympus experience

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