SSD Assistant
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Cambridge, CB24 9ELView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning,...
Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
Monitor repairs of instruments
Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
Complete tracking systems accurately.
Sterile Services Assistant | Cambridge | Full Time, Permeant | 37.5 | Excellent Benefits
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Sterile Services Assistant to join the SSD team on a full time permeant basis.
- Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs duties that will include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
- To assist the multi-disciplinary theatre team to provide exemplary care by ensuring theatre and endoscopy instrumentation and equipment are correct and ready for use.
- Monitor repairs of instruments
- Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
- Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Complete tracking systems accurately.
- Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable)
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work alone and in teams
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable)
- Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable)
- Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable)
- Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable)
- Training can be given for the right candidate
Contract: Permanent full time 37.5
Hours: Shifts could be Monday to Friday anytime between 7am and 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free Parking
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion.
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Qualifications
Essential: - Certificate in Decontamination or NVQ level 3 in Decontamination or TVQ level 1 & 2 in Decontamination (Desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work alone and in teams
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- Principles of infection control, fundamentals of microbiology and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of SSD machinery (Desirable)
- Knowledge of basic instruments and equipment (Desirable)
- Knowledge of sterile packing techniques (Desirable)
- Knowledge of ISO standards (Desirable)
- Training can be given for the right candidate
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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