Central Sterile Processing Department Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven Central Sterile Processing Department Manager to join NHS Golden Jubilee. You will manage services in the new state of the art purpose built Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD) and Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) units which opened in mid-2025, providing strong leadership, strategic direction and resource management for the CSPD and EDU Units within NHS Golden Jubilee, with responsibility for delivery, development, planning and organisation of central decontamination services.

Additionally, you will provide overarching leadership skills to ensure the maintenance of quality and performance standards, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and delivery of Board priorities. You will also be an excellent team player and will work closely with the Senior Nursing Teams, Clinical Leads, Consultants, Heads of Department and the other Board Clinical and non-clinical Groups to manage the workload and ensure day-to-day operational cover for clinical and clinical support services.

The role will also support the shaping and implementing of service strategies. GJNH is an NHS Scotland Resource, as such, successful applicants will work alongside colleagues from across NHS Scotland.

In the last year the NHS Golden Jubilee has expanded significantly, with the second phase of our hospital expansion now complete. The successful candidate will be responsible for the processing of instrumentation the 6 Ophthalmology theatres in our Eye Centre, 20 theatres within main theatre department and 5 Endoscopy rooms in the Surgical Centre.

Successful candidates will be qualified to the requirements of IDSc best practice including IDSC Technical Certificate, with extensive knowledge of decontamination legislation, regulatory requirements and guidance including demonstrable knowledge of different types of reusable medical devices, across a range of specialties. Demonstrable experience of working at a senior management level in decontamination and recent evidence of successfully implementing change and experience of managing staff and resources Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, self-driven and experienced leaders, who can make a positive difference to patients, services and teams.

For further information about this opportunity please contact: susan

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.