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Senior Sterile Services Technician

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NHSHarrogate Integrated Facilities are inviting applications to fill a Senior Sterile Services Technician post in our reputable Sterile Services Department.Job Summary

We have recently expanded and have opportunities to recruit friendly and highly motivated individuals to our well established technical team of around 40 staff. You will be committed to teamwork and delivering a first class customer service. The department specialises in processing surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes through the decontamination lifecycle, ready for patient use. It has a throughput of approximately 180,000 surgical instruments and 1500 flexible endoscopes each month. Following a successful probation period the candidate will be offered an Apprenticeship Standard 099 in Healthcare Science Assistant L2.Main duties

To work within the Sterile Services team, reprocessing medical devices for clinical use, in accordance with the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 and work within the requirements of the internal quality management systems and the current issue of the departmental SOPs/POPs.To train new staff in all areas of the department.Senior Technicians need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance supporting the contents of all quality procedures and the quality manual at all times.About Us

Working for HIFAll Our Colleagues Play An Important Role In Ensuring That We Continue To Provide The Best Possible Healthcare Service For Our Community. In Return, We Offer The Following Exciting Benefits And Opportunities:Support and wellbeing

- Viv-up, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life\''s ups and downs - physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counsellingLifestyle/savings

- Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many moreTraining and Development

- apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media ChampionRecognition

- as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our HIF Hero and Trust-wide KITE team and colleague recognition awardsDetails

Date posted

- 01 September 2025Pay scheme

- Agenda for ChangeBand

- Band 3Salary

- £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rataContract

- PermanentWorking pattern

- Full-timeReference number

- 421-HIF-3274RJob locations

- HDFT, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SXJob Description and Qualifications

Job responsibilities

- Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Elaine Stanton on 01423 557367.Education

Essential

- Good general educationDesirable

- Level 2 Apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalentExperience

Essential

- Be able to demonstrate a good level of competency in all areas of the departmentDesirable

- Previous experience of training staffKnowledge

Essential

- Knowledge of working within ISO standardsEssential

- Working with quality systems/record keepingDisclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Employer details

Employer

- Harrogate Integrated FacilitiesAddress

- HDFT, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SXEmployer''s website

- https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/

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