Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience working to deadlines to meet customer needs
- Skill/Ability
Experience in a production based role
- Skill/Ability
Experience in similar manual handling role(s)
- Skill/Ability
Previous roles included standing for long periods of time
- Other Requirements
Ability to follow strict guidelines in decontamination and work within a controlled environment
- Other Requirements
Flexible approach to working hours (i.e weekend) and cover
- Education/Qualifications
Good standard of Literacy
- Education/Qualifications
Must be able to read and write to good standard
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous SSD experience
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a factory, or production focused environment
- Skill/Ability
Organisation skill
- Skill/Ability
Experience using large machinery
- Other Requirements
Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 2016
- Education/Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Health – Decontamination (or equivalent)
Job overview
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who would like to work in the challenging and changing world of sterilisation and decontamination, within the Sterile Services Department (SSD) at Peterborough City Hospital.
SSD is responsible for the complete decontamination of surgical instrument sets and flexible endoscopes used by the Clinicians within the Trust, and external customers, making the service we provide a vital one.
Therefore, we are looking for a hard-working, confident and capable individual looking to work within a busy but friendly environment, where the staff have a real pride in what they do.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for people who are able to work equally well within a team, or independently and unsupervised. You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication skills, well organised and able to work under pressure.
You will be a valued member of our team, and whilst previous experience of Sterile Services and decontamination practices would be desirable, full training will be given on all aspects of the department, and ISO13485:2016 quality systems.
This role involves a lot of heavy lifting / manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The department is open:
Monday – Friday 06.00 – 19.15
Saturday & Bank Holidays 7.30 -16.00
The post holder will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever-changing demands of the Service Users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.
For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.
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This advert is for Sterile Services Assistant - Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Sterile services assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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