# Sterile Services Supervisor

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Basingstoke
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working pattern will be Monday - Friday 2pm to 10pm, occasional weekend cover and bank holidays.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11T11:42:52.130Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Basingstoke/Hampshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgical_Services/Surgical_Services-v8076050
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8076050?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The Sterile Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. The role provides operational leadership, supports and develops staff, and ensures adherence to national standards, policies, and quality systems. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining service continuity, resolving issues promptly, and supporting high standards of patient safety and customer service.

### Main duties of the job

Oversee the day-to-day running of the Sterile Services Department, supervising staff and managing workflow to ensure timely, safe, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. Support and train team members, maintain equipment and records, and ensure adherence to national standards, health and safety, and infection control policies. Act as a first point of contact for problem-solving and help drive service improvements.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Job Details

The Sterile Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. The role provides operational leadership, supports and develops staff, and ensures adherence to national standards, policies, and quality systems. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining service continuity, resolving issues promptly, and supporting high standards of patient safety and customer service.

## Job Description

Oversee the day-to-day running of the Sterile Services Department, supervising staff and managing workflow to ensure timely, safe, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. Support and train team members, maintain equipment and records, and ensure adherence to national standards, health and safety, and infection control policies. Act as a first point of contact for problem-solving and help drive service improvements.

## Responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Person Specification

### Essential

**Essential**

- Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes, infection control, and health & safety regulations.
- Ability to supervise, motivate, and support staff, including training and mentoring.
- Good organisational and time-management skills to manage workflow and meet service targets.
- Competence in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and traceability systems.
- Effective communication skills with staff, clinical teams, and management.
- Ability to problem-solve and act independently to maintain service continuity.
- Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
- Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and other national decontamination standards.
- Experience with audits, quality assurance, or process improvement initiatives.
- Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.

## Documents

- [hhft employee rewards & benefits (pdf, 723.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=900)
- [tackling climate change at hampshire hospitals (pdf, 4.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2900)
- [sterile services supervisor job description and personal spec (pdf, 579.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10367797)

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