# Sterile Services Trainee Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sterile-services-trainee-technician/69dec42c-6004-4a75-8d3e-ae1aa7539db1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sterile-services-trainee-technician/69dec42c-6004-4a75-8d3e-ae1aa7539db1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Stevenage - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T12:31:10.689Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Stevenage/East_North_Hertfordshire_Teaching_NHS_Trust/Sterile_Services_Department/Sterile_Services_Department-v7941684 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7941684?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are recruiting for a SSD/EDD Trainee Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will undertake a structured training programme within the Sterile Services Department to develop the knowledge and practical skills required for the safe decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. Working under supervision, the post holder will support the collection, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilisation and dispatch of surgical instruments, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with Trust policies, national guidance (HTM 01-01 / HTM 01-06) and quality standards. The role requires a strong commitment to learning, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. ### Main duties of the job Participate in a structured training programme to achieve competency in all aspects of decontamination and sterilisation processes Collect used surgical instruments and medical devices from designated areas within the Trust Carry out sorting, cleaning and decontamination of reusable equipment in line with departmental procedures Prepare, load and operate decontamination and sterilisation equipment under supervision Inspect, assemble and package instruments in preparation for sterilisation Perform routine operational tests on equipment and accurately complete associated records Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and health & safety requirements Use tracking and traceability systems to record instrument processing activity Follow procedures for product release and escalation of faults, defects or non-compliance Prioritise workload in line with service demands and customer requirements Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively within the team Adhere to Trust policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements at all times ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ## Job Details We are recruiting for a SSD/EDD Trainee Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will undertake a structured training programme within the Sterile Services Department to develop the knowledge and practical skills required for the safe decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. Working under supervision, the post holder will support the collection, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilisation and dispatch of surgical instruments, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with Trust policies, national guidance (HTM 01-01 / HTM 01-06) and quality standards. The role requires a strong commitment to learning, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. ## Job Description Participate in a structured training programme to achieve competency in all aspects of decontamination and sterilisation processes Collect used surgical instruments and medical devices from designated areas within the Trust Carry out sorting, cleaning and decontamination of reusable equipment in line with departmental procedures Prepare, load and operate decontamination and sterilisation equipment under supervision Inspect, assemble and package instruments in preparation for sterilisation Perform routine operational tests on equipment and accurately complete associated records Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and health & safety requirements Use tracking and traceability systems to record instrument processing activity Follow procedures for product release and escalation of faults, defects or non-compliance Prioritise workload in line with service demands and customer requirements Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively within the team Adhere to Trust policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements at all times ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good literacy and numeracy - Good organizational skills and time management - Clear Communicator - Good computer skills - Able to understand and implement manufactures guidelines for the reprocessing of re-usable medical devices - Ability to meet deadlines, be adaptive, follow procedures, and work & respond well under pressure - Have good manual dexterity and excellent vision, with or without reading aids - Able to stand for long periods of time - Able to work in an area with moderate to heavy physical activity (pushing, pulling, lifting) - Able to concentrate for long periods of time whilst quality checking complex instrumentation - Able to work in an environment where there is a high exposure to items contaminated with blood, bone and tissue ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the type of work undertaken in SSD - Knowledge of health & safety, CoSHH and PPE ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion - Role model our Trust values every day - Treat all colleagues, including porters, nurses, surgeons and fellow technicians with professionalism and courtesy - Uphold the importance of own contribution to patient safety by ensuring all instruments are accurately prepared and processed - Maintain confidentiality and handle equipment and data with discretion and integrity - Take pride in delivering a behind- the-scenes service that directly impacts the quality of care and patient outcomes ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Previous work experience within a decontamination unit or clan room - Previous work experience within a hospital environment ## Documents - [showcasing our teaching commitment (pdf, 5.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2905) - [ssd trainee technician applicant pack (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323588) - [must read guidance notes - application forms (pdf, 91.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=549) - [policy statement - recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=551) - [guidance on secondments for internal applicants (pdf, 101.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2748) - [guidance notes for applicants - how your data is used and stored (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=550) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.