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Sterile Services TechnicianNHS

Plymouth, PL6 5XP Permanent £23,614.07
Posted 15 September 2026 Closing date 26 October 2026
Plymouth Rail Station (2.6 miles, direct) Buckfastleigh (South Devon Railway) (16.1 miles, direct) Bus Depot (37.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

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In keeping with our expansion plans at our Plymouth based hospital, we are soon to be launching our Sterile Services (CSSD) department enabling us to deliver an ever more swifter service to our patients.

  • How conscious are you about decontamination and sterile services in our Hospitals and Treatment Centres today?
  • How knowledgeable and compliant are you when it comes to health and safety guidelines (PPE) and the COSHH legislation?
  • How do you see yourself working to a prescribed standards in order to minimise risk to others?

We have a brand new position available for a Sterile Services Technician to support the Sterile Services Department Lead in ensuring a continuously compliant, safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week

Working Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday shifts in 3

Hours based on two shift patterns;

Early - 07:30 - 15:30

Late - 11:00 - 19:00

Main duties of the job

A Sterile Services Technician is required to be a vital member of the team, working to support the Sterile Services Department Lead and Theatre Manager in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to the required departments within our hospital.

Youll be ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

In keeping with our expansion plans at our Plymouth based hospital, we are soon to be launching our Sterile Services (CSSD) department enabling us to deliver an ever more swifter service to our patients.

  • How conscious are you about decontamination and sterile services in our Hospitals and Treatment Centres today?
  • How knowledgeable and compliant are you when it comes to health and safety guidelines (PPE) and the COSHH legislation?
  • How do you see yourself working to a prescribed standards in order to minimise risk to others?

We have a brand new position available for a Sterile Services Technician to support the Sterile Services Department Lead in ensuring a continuously compliant, safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week

Working Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday shifts in 3

Hours based on two shift patterns;

Early - 07:30 - 15:30

Late - 11:00 - 19:00

About us

We see the appointed Sterile Services Technician possessing the following attributes;

  • Being able to competently prioritise workload and meet work to deadlines
  • Having the ability to lead and support Technicians ensuring all areas of the department is covered on shift
  • Confidence to competently communicate with other departments where necessary
  • Highlight and report breakdowns in a timely manner
  • To ultimately support the Decontamination Manager as required

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career!

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected].

All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

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