# Hospital Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hospital-sterilisation-and-disinfection-unit-technician/02a6abdb-777e-4d8e-a295-1071f6b45cd3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hospital-sterilisation-and-disinfection-unit-technician/02a6abdb-777e-4d8e-a295-1071f6b45cd3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Decontamination technician - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Twilight shift 14.00-22.00hrs plus every weekend working) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T10:54:13.572Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/StokeOnTrent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/HSDU/HSDU-v8221717 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8221717?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required. This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice. Shift Patterns: Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS to 22.00HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week and working either a Saturday or Sunday . Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis. Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs – 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrs On call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential. Pay scale – Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions ### Main duties of the job The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries. Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you. The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM **Desirable** - KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES ### Experience **Essential** - WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT ### Qualifications **Essential** - GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS **Desirable** - WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 362.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10530380) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## 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.