Decontamination Supervisor, Lead Technician – Sterile Services

Nuffield Health

. Work alongside and deputise for the Production Team Leader .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNewcastle-under-Lyme • United KingdomSenior💰 £26,867 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing decontamination processes and mentoring team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proficient in maintaining sterile environments and managing inventory within a sterile department.

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Team ManagementDecontamination Process ExpertiseSterile Department ExperienceCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

InstrumentationSterilization TechniquesMedical Device InspectionProcess Technician TrainingRecord KeepingStock MonitoringProblem RectificationQuality ControlDisinfection ProceduresTraceability System Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringCustomer LiaisonTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Decontamination ServiceHSSUSurgical InstrumentsControlled ConditionsStatutory PoliciesOrganisational Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside and deputise for the Production Team Leader
Deliver all aspects of the role
Manage a team of decontamination technicians
Maintain delivery of a high-quality decontamination service within the HSSU
Mentor and support less experienced team members
Prepare sterile and/or disinfected medical devices under controlled conditions
Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
Check medical devices for cleanliness, functionality and damage
Rectify problems and escalate issues where necessary
Ensure process equipment and accessories are fully operational
Report faults and anomalies
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with statutory and organisational policies and procedures
Monitor stock issues and advise the line manager when goods need to be reordered
Clean, disinfect, inspect, package and sterilize surgical instruments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of instrumentation in a working Sterile Department
Minimum full process technician training (Essential)
Ability to liaise with customers professionally via telephone and email
Ability to manage own time accordingly
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good computer literacy
Knowledge of Traceability system
Attention to detail
Good people skills
High level of communication
Willingness to work 1 in 4 weekends with a day off in the week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards
Free gym membership
Health assessments
Retail discounts
Pension options
20% incentive for working 1 in 4 weekends with a day off in the week