Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Treating medical devices as if the patient they will be used on is your loved one. Contributing to the creation of a happy and friendly environment that encourages cooperation and support – team work
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE/O level /equivalent in English and Maths
- SKILLS/ABILITIES/ PERSONAL QUALITIES
Must be prepared to handle equipment that bears residual bodily fluids which are mainly blood. Physically able to lift loads and use manual handling aids. Attention to detail. Sense of urgency. Quick and accurate. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Effective communicator. Confidence to promptly report any problems – product or people related. English literacy and numeracy. Available to work evenings, Saturdays, Bank Holidays and out of hours on-call as part of a rota.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience in a similar unit Trained Decontamination Technician
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
IDSc Technical Certificate Decontamination Certificates
- SKILLS/ABILITIES/ PERSONAL QUALITIES
Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Job overview
Decontamination Technician
Band 2
*Please do not apply for this role if you have previously applied in the last six months*
We are looking for a enthusiastic person for the role above to join our team in Croydon.
- Accurately checking back into the department instruments that have been used in patient operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution. This will involve learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the departments. 2. To comply with all reasonable requests made by a Supervisor, Manager or designated Decontamination Technician. 3. To complete all paperwork correctly, legibly and on time. Particular attention is paid to accounting for each instrument / item on the Tray List / Pack Specification. 4. To inform a Supervisor when any raw material stocks are becoming low. 5. To actively participate in the appraisal system in accordance with Trust policy.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient.
- After a qualifying period the post holder will be expected to occasionally work on their own and participate in the on-call.
- To work at all times in accordance with the department’s Quality Management System.
- To demonstrate a flexible “can do” attitude and respond to major incidents.
- This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Decontamination Technician with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Decontamination technician role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum incl of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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