Job overview
If you are a person with a "Can do " attitude who wants to make a difference in their workplace then this is the role for you!
This is an exciting and engaging opportunity for candidate to grow on the job. We are looking for someone thoughtful who has enthusiasm working in a team and on own initiative, who is eager to learn, support their colleagues and pass on their knowledge.
This is a role within Sterile Services Department where training is provided on the reprocessing of reusable Surgical Instruments.
IDSc Technical Certificate is required or successful candidate will be required to prepare to undertake & complete the IDSc Technical Certificate with in 2 years of their start date of employment.
Successful candidate will come under Annex 21, until completion of the IDSc Technical Certificate.
Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles.
Please note that Previous Applicants need Not Apply.
Main duties of the job
Working from the Broadgreen Hospital site, the role of a sterile services technician is to work as part of a dedicated team providing a critical decontamination service to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The hours for permanent 1 x weekly alternating shift are: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday total of 37.5 hours per week with enhancements.
The job demands working to strict policies and procedures meeting the requirements of regulatory and international standards ISO13485.
Previous experience in a working in a highly regulated, quality controlled or military disciplined environment would be an advantage and working to strict procedures and deadlines essential at all times. Please note Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates a strict no smoking policy which is rigorously enforced.
Good standard of English Literacy and Numeracy Grade C or above.
Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles.
Please note that Previous Applicants need Not Apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be required to operate Instrument Washer Disinfectors, Sterilisers and undertake manual Handling duties and the use of IT bar code and scanning and labelling systems and scanning of medical instruments sets through all stages of production. All training provided.
safe efficient practices for Decontamination, Instrument assembly & Sterilisation of Instruments & equipment within predefined Quality Standards.
Ensuring that operational Activities fully comply with all Health & Safety procedures & guidelines.
Utilise & share knowledge.
Flexibility to drive Department Vehicles.
Please refer to Full Job Description for Roles & Responsibilities.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Be flexible to meet the needs of the service and staff. Manage own time effectively as needed. Directed by SOP’s. Self-motivating and has a positive can-do attitude. Creative thinker and inspirational role model.
- Working within a strict quality driven governance framework to national objectives and department of Health requirements
Desirable
- To demonstrate examples in response to change and positively review and adept to new technology or methods of working
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to review and understand technical data from equipment against specified and pre agreed parameters.
- Possess an understanding of safety requirements and controls in this or similar environment. and experience of following procedures and other work instructions
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of working and maintaining an environmentally controlled cleanroom environment and the relative standards including monitoring and testing of these areas.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the Department of Health requirements for the processes to minimise the spread of Prions such as CJD and other infections cases with regards to instrument decontamination.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a medical device’s decontamination environment or GMP cleanroom such as (aseptic, medical device production, pharmacy or other quality driven production environment)
- Excellent technical and communications skills and the ability to inspire motivate and lead staf
- Experience in dealing with both undertaking internal quality audits
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Decontamination and or Sterile Services or equivalent. or 2. Undertake and successfully pass the required qualification within 2 years of employment.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 2 Dietetic Assistant roles in Liverpool
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Sterile Services Technical Assistant with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Annex 21. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (19 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.