Sterile Services Assistant - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in healthcare? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your e...
We are looking for people who are able to work equally well within a team, or independently and unsupervised. You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication skills, well organised and able to work under pressure.
You will be a valued member of our team, and whilst previous experience of Sterile Services and decontamination practices would be desirable, full training will be given on all aspects of the department, and ISO13485:2016 quality systems.
This role involves a lot of heavy lifting / manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The department is open
Monday - Friday 06.00 - 19.15
Saturday & Bank Holidays 7.30 -15.30
The post holder will need to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever-changing demands of the Service Users.
This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.
The candidate must ensure flexibility in their approach to cover shifts variations to meet the ever changing demands of the Service Users.
For full details of the job description please refer to the job description.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Literacy
- Must be able to read and write to good standard
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Health - Decontamination (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working to deadlines to meet customer needs
Desirable
- Previous SSD experience
- Previous experience of working in a factory, or production focused environment
Skill/Ability
Essential
- Experience in a production based role
- Experience in similar manual handling role(s)
- Previous roles included standing for long periods of time
Desirable
- Organisation skill
- Experience using large machinery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to follow strict guidelines in decontamination and work within a controlled environment
- Flexible approach to working hours (i.e weekend) and cover
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 2016
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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