# HSDU Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hsdu-technician/eb95af85-3f47-435a-98f1-78a32e52152e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hsdu-technician/eb95af85-3f47-435a-98f1-78a32e52152e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Frimley Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,618 pro rata incl HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent: Works collaboratively with other Band 7 within Older Person Medicine - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday 15:30 - 21:30 Tuesday - Thursday 1600-21:30 Sunday 10:00-1800) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T12:20:52.027Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Frimley_Surrey/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sterile_Services/Sterile_Services-v8250344 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8250344?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and busy Hospital Sterile Decontamination Unit (HSDU) team at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey. The HSDU plays a vital role in patient safety by providing a high-quality decontamination service to operating theatres, wards and departments across the Trust, including Main Theatres, Day Surgery, Short Stay Unit, Treatment Centre and Central Delivery Suite. We also support external customers such as GP surgeries. This is a part-time role (30 hours per week), working Monday 15:30-21:30, Tuesday to Thursday 16:00–21:30 and Sunday 10:00-18:00. Some flexibility is required, as cross-site working may occasionally be needed. No previous experience is required and full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in healthcare support services Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. ### Main duties of the job As part of the HSDU team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments, ensuring they are ready for clinical use. Your duties will include: - Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilising surgical equipment. - Receiving contaminated instruments and preparing them for decontamination. - Operating automated washers and sterilisers in line with procedures. - Manually cleaning and assembling equipment according to manufacturer guidance. - Scanning instrument trays using a computerised tracking system. - Maintaining clean and safe workstations and disposing of waste appropriately. - Reporting equipment defects or discrepancies to team leaders. - Supporting stock control, audits and investigations into non-conformances. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities About You We are looking for individuals who are: - Motivated and keen to learn - Able to work well as part of a team, with good communication skills - Comfortable working independently and following procedures - Committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service You will be required to complete all mandatory training, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Manual Handling, alongside role-specific HSDU training. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Team Player - Able to follow instruction - Flexible - Excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Understanding of decontamination ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy environment - Experience of working in a customer led environment **Desirable** - Experience of working in the NHS - Experience of working to a Quality System ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Good standard of education - Good level of numeracy and literacy - Basic computer skills **Desirable** - Sterile Services trained ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time - Able to work in an enclosed environment ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736) - [hsdu technician job description (pdf, 195.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562545) ## 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.