# Decontamination Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/decontamination-technician/74cbc403-7f0e-451b-8357-ff9da115e4d5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/decontamination-technician/74cbc403-7f0e-451b-8357-ff9da115e4d5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,300 - £27,890 Annex 21 at 70% until training matrix /competency completed - **Contract type:** Permanent: Annex 21 applied to this post - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Shift work, including evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and nights) - **Closing date:** 2026-05-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T09:32:08.048Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Support_Services/Support_Services-v7880779 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7880779?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute the provision of healthcare to the people of Cardiff and the surrounding areas in South Wales by maintaining the highest standard of service provided by the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit at the University Hospital of Wales. The post requires no prior experience or knowledge, all training will be provided. There is an expectation to complete the training programme over a period of 2 years, the training post will be subject to the NHS Annex 21 pay scale. Upon completion of training and formal sign off in conjunction with an appraisal the successful candidate will move to the Band 3 pay scale. The post holder will undertake the decontamination, packing, sterilisation and re-supply of surgical instruments etc, under the direction of the HSDU Supervisor, as part of a team. All activities will be undertaken within the requirements of the Quality Management System. To provide supervision to  Trainee Technicians within the team when qualified. Plan your own workload, under the direction of the shift supervisor. The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids. There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post. ### Main duties of the job To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track sterile equipment in a controlled environment, as per quality control guidelines To provide advice and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively. Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed. Disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. To participate in the cleaning duties as set out in the Cleaning Schedules for the Unit. Operate the computer tracking systems. Sterilize all surgical equipment via steam/ethylene oxide/low temperature gaseous, and also inspect equipment post sterilization to ensuring all parameters have been reached. There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute the provision of healthcare to the people of Cardiff and the surrounding areas in South Wales by maintaining the highest standard of service provided by the Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit at the University Hospital of Wales. The post requires no prior experience or knowledge, all training will be provided. There is an expectation to complete the training programme over a period of 2 years, the training post will be subject to the NHS Annex 21 pay scale. Upon completion of training and formal sign off in conjunction with an appraisal the successful candidate will move to the Band 3 pay scale. The post holder will undertake the decontamination, packing, sterilisation and re-supply of surgical instruments etc, under the direction of the HSDU Supervisor, as part of a team. All activities will be undertaken within the requirements of the Quality Management System. To provide supervision to  Trainee Technicians within the team when qualified. Plan your own workload, under the direction of the shift supervisor. The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids. There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post. ## Job Description To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track sterile equipment in a controlled environment, as per quality control guidelines To provide advice and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively. Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed. Disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. To participate in the cleaning duties as set out in the Cleaning Schedules for the Unit. Operate the computer tracking systems. Sterilize all surgical equipment via steam/ethylene oxide/low temperature gaseous, and also inspect equipment post sterilization to ensuring all parameters have been reached. There is no sponsorship funding attached to this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - At least knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices - Ability to train staff in decontamination systems ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Supervisory experience - Flexible to meet the needs of the service - Professional manner - Good communication skills - Reliable - Ability to stay calm/work under pressure - Flexible to work all shift pattern’s in Sterile Services - Competent in all areas of the decontamination cycle **Desirable** - Welsh Language Skills ### Skill and Attributes **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to work accurately under pressure - Time management - Manual Decontamination - Performing automated decontamination procedures - A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills - Good telephone manner ### Specialist Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of all surgical specialities performed within the Health Board - Have broad knowledge of all instrument sets and supplementeries - Knowledge of all work instructions and quality management systems - Medical Terminology ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training - Completion of the Sterile Services internal training matrix ## Documents - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10154926) - [swydd ddisgrifiad cymraeg (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10154925) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2852) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 376.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10154924) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## 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.