Job overview
We require a self-motivated individual with a flexible approach to the needs of the service to join our busy Sterile Services Unit in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be based at Bronglais Hospital.
A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in fast paced customer focused, and quality assured environment would be an advantage.
Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or Endoscopy decontamination is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as a team member of the Sterile Service team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes to the Health Board and external customers.
The post is 37.5 hours per week. During the training period, there will be dedicated training mentor assigned to the successful applicant at all times. When fully competent in all aspects of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will be required to have flexible approach to covering on call duties which includes Bank Holidays and Weekends.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 07/09/2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience of working in and applying a quality management system within a decontamination service.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Experience of dealing with customers.
- To be able to give advice, instruction, monitor staff and initiate first line corrective action.
Desirable
- Experience in supervising/managing staff
Language skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent
- Basic computer literacy
- NVQ level 3 in decontamination or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Internal auditor’s qualification to ISO 13485 standards.
- Attainment of E-learning programme in decontamination practices principles.
- Institute of Decontamination Sciences’ Technical Certificate Course.
- ECDL qualification.
- Ability to deliver practical work based training and assessment
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This advert is for Decontamination Technician with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Bronglais General Hospital. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26813.00 to £27890.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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