CSSD Technician

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

The closing date is 12 March 2026

This is a key role within the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) where you will be responsible for all aspects of decontamination of medical devices, contributing to the clinical care of patients. The role includes receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and recording all tasks in the tracking and tracing database.

The post holder will undertake all on‑the‑job training necessary to carry out duties safely, work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Shift pattern:
Monday–Friday 07:45–15:45 & 13:00–21:00 including bank holidays; weekends 08:00–16:00 & 13:00–21:00. The department will be operating 24/7 in the near future.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY!

THE INTERVIEW WILL BE FACE TO FACE ONLY!

• Inspect the cleanliness and correctness of equipment and check items for durability.
• Participate in the packing of surgical instruments, soft packs and comprehensive theatre packs.
• Learn about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the department.
• Perform any other duties deemed reasonable.

• Participate in regular reviews of your own training programme in line with departmental service development.
• Identify problems that occur within CSSD and bring them to the attention of a supervisor.
• Attend training sessions and updates scheduled for departmental staff.
• Seek advice and guidance from senior staff as required.
• Attend all staff meetings.

• Carry out the daily tests on the department's machinery.
• Safely use the heat‑sealing machine.
• Participate in the decontamination, packing and sterilisation of contaminated items that arrive in the department.
• Achieve completion of the department's competence objectives.
• Commit to continuous self‑development.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 sites. It serves a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' overall by the CQC and is a multi‑award winning Trust with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to represent the local population in all levels of the workforce.

All responsibilities have been outlined in the main duties section above.

• Experience working in a team.
• Experience in sterile services or a comparable department.

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities.
• Ability to work under instruction.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Dexterity – ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment and instruments across a range of sizes, weights and environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull and carry.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others.
• Ability to manage self and demonstrate skills including self‑awareness, self‑management and drive for improvement.
• Analytical.
• Personal resilience.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Team player.

• Literacy and numeracy skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,465 a year (FTE) or pro‑rata for part time roles.