Job overview
Do you have Supervisor or Team leader experience in medical device manufacturing? Are you looking for the next step in your career? If you do, then you might be the person we are looking for!
We are looking to recruit Sterilisation and Decontamination Supervisors at Ipswich Hospital. In this role you will join the departments’ group of team leaders looking after the busy, fast-moving Endoscopy Reprocessing and Sterile Services Department.
You will assist in providing a complete Decontamination service, including the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. Previous experience in a decontamination service is desired. In-Job training will be provided by the current team leaders for a smooth transition.
There will be opportunities for you to develop your current skills and attend further training.
***INTERVIEW DATE: TUESDAY, 23RD JUNE 2026***
Main duties of the job
You will be joining and supervising a busy Endoscopy Reprocessing and Sterile Services team.
Your new role would be to communicate and supervise enquires from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific advice from Senior Decontamination Supervisors where required.
You will supervise, organise and allocate work and /or train less experienced/qualified staff.
You will be expected to use knowledge and skills when making decisions with regard to non-conformances.
You will assist the Decontamination Operational Manager by supervising, organising and allocating work to your team and training members of staff.
To monitor stocks of raw materials as requested and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, assist in the evaluation of new products.
You will attend the weekly team leader meeting and bimonthly staff meetings.
You will complete daily departmental checks, including consumable stock levels, complete shift handovers.
You will liaise with service users and service providers to help ensure a smooth running of the department, therefore effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels is a must.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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This advert is for Sterile Services Supervisor - Ipswich with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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