STERIS
Sterile Services Technician I
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Sterile Services Technician I
About Us
At STERIS Instrument Processing, we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation, offering on and offsite re-processing alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest quality of infection prevention for our customers.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity that includes world-class training and a defined career pathway.
About You
Do you want to spend your working time making a real difference in the world? Are you passionate about helping our incredible National Health Service and keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, a career at STERIS could be perfect for you.
Training and Working Pattern
- 12 weeks of professional training
- First weeks: Mon-Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm
- Subsequent training: During regular shift hours (Monday to Friday, 6:00pm–2:00am, 37.5 hours per week)
What You’ll Do
- Strictly follow regulated sterilisation/decontamination processes to safely reuse surgical instruments from NHS and private hospitals.
- Maintain sterile consumables—such as dressings, linen, instruments, and equipment—by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and packing them to predefined quality standards.
- Check, wash, lay up, and pack theatre instrument sets accurately to meet contractual specifications.
- Operate and monitor machines efficiently, including:
- Washer/disinfectors
- Ultrasonic sterilizers
- Record and log repairs or missing instruments/equipment in the SynergyTrak Tracking & Tracability system.
- Ensure repaired items or equipment are returned to stock or correctly coded sets for the Trust’s use.
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What’s in It for You?
- Annual salary: £25,272 (with £1,263.50 5% performance bonus), plus generous shift/unsociable hours allowances—otherwise London weighting included.
- Full structured and comprehensive training program
- Ongoing education leading to industry-recognised qualifications.
- Defined career growth once operational.
- Diverse and people-centred workplace culture.
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
- Access to a fully funded 12–15 month Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship—taught during 20% of working hours, with the qualification applicable beyond STERIS.
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Required Experience
- Educational level: Good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
- IT Skills: Basic competency to use end-user tracking/traceability IT systems.
Key Skills Needed
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
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For more information, see our website: STERIS Instrument Processing
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STERIS adheres to equality legislation, offering opportunities strictly based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities.
"We help our customers create a healthier and safer world." – STERIS
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