Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Poole, England
Salary
£25,272 PA
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
28 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 May 2026

Job overview

Do you want to work in a busy, friendly department?

An opportunity has arisen within the Sterile Services Department for two Sterile Services Assistants. The Department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilising and distribution of instruments and endoscopes to Wards, Departments and Theatres.

We are looking for a friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work in our Department.

You must have a passion for learning and embracing change. Experience is not necessary as training will be given.  Applicants must be able to work within a team, but also on their own initiative.  They must have a good eye for detail and be able to stand for long periods.

Continuous shift rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Unsocial hours are subject to additional payments when specified hours, including nights weekends or Bank Holidays are undertaken

Base Location: Alderney Hospital

Interview date: 8th June 2026

Main duties of the job

  • Using departmental procedures and best practice which deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated surgical instruments and equipment which are fit for purpose
  • Responsible for washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising instruments for use in theatre, wards and departments within the Trust.  Ensuring the decontamination process has been met and instruments are clean and safe in the right place at the right time

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert