Job overview
We have a vacancy within the accredited Sterile Services Department at Furness General Hospital for 1 part time Sterilisation Technician working:-
15 Hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 17:30 to provide maternity cover on a fixed term 8 month contract.
You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs to Endoscopy and the NHS Trust.
Experience of working in an accredited Sterile Services unit is preferable. However training will be offered to right candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs and Endoscopy for our NHS Trust, the PCT and the community for which it serves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of all decontamination processes in the hospital sterile services department.
Desirable
- Sterile Services or hospital experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Technical certificate or NVQ 3 Decontamination or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through Decontamination Training.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- To work under pressure and as part of a team or alone
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This advert is for Sterilisation / Endoscopy Technician - Sterile Services with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Furness General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 17:30). The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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