HSDU Technician
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ
Salary
£26,618
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and busy Hospital Sterile Decontamination Unit (HSDU) team at Frimley Park Hospital, ...
As part of the HSDU team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments, ensuring they are ready for clinical use.
Your duties will include
- Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilising surgical equipment.
- Receiving contaminated instruments and preparing them for decontamination.
- Operating automated washers and sterilisers in line with procedures.
- Manually cleaning and assembling equipment according to manufacturer guidance.
- Scanning instrument trays using a computerised tracking system.
- Maintaining clean and safe workstations and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Reporting equipment defects or discrepancies to team leaders.
- Supporting stock control, audits and investigations into non-conformances.
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Sterile Services trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Experience of working in a customer led environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working to a Quality System
Skills
Essential
- Team Player
- Able to follow instruction
- Flexible
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Understanding of decontamination
Special Requirements
Essential
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to work in an enclosed environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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