Job overview
Are you an experienced Sterile Services technician or wonder what it takes to become one? Do you have great attention to detail and are a fast learner?
If you ever wondered what happens to surgical instruments after they have been used, we might have just the job for you!
Ipswich Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination department is looking for additional decontamination technicians to join our team and you could be what we are looking for! This role includes washing of surgical instruments.
To work in our busy Decontamination Department means to work in Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit as well as Sterilisation Unit. We reprocess nearly 2 million surgical instruments and endoscopes a year, providing services to theatres, clinics and external healthcare providers all over Suffolk and beyond.
Previous experience in medical device manufacturing/reprocessing would be desirable. You will receive full training in this post.
The shift pattern will be 1400pm to 2200pm with a requirement to work at least 1 weekend in 4.
***INTERVIEW DATE: THURSDAY, 25TH JUNE 2026***
***PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.***
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role will include: Operation of decontamination equipment, pushing and pulling trolley, stock control, lifting heavy theatre sets and processing reusable medical devices.
You will need: good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent customer services attributes, good numeracy and literacy skills and good retentive memory.
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 Technician - Ipswich with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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