Decontamination Technician

About the role

The Decontamination Technician provides a comprehensive re‑processing service for reusable medical devices used across theatres, wards and clinics. You will work with a range of specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology, ensuring that all equipment is safely cleaned, decontaminated and ready for patient use.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor decontamination equipment to clean and sterilise reusable medical devices.
• Follow strict infection‑control protocols and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of processed items and equipment performance.
• Participate in shift work, including night shifts, to meet service demands.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of decontamination processes.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work flexibly across varying shift patterns.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient‑focused service.
• Willingness to undergo a one‑year in‑house training programme.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full training provided on the job.
• Opportunity to work within a large NHS regional board.
• Exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties.