Decontamination Technician
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Healthcare
Infection Control, Hospital Operations & Support, Clinical Specialists & Support
Job title:
Decontamination Technician - Scotland
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location:
Various sites across Scotland
Pay: £225 - £250 per day
Job type:
Contract / Temporary
Company:
Sirona Medical
The Role
Sirona Medical is recruiting experienced Decontamination Technicians for a range of NHS hospital contracts across Scotland. You'll work in sterile services and endoscopy decontamination units, making sure reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes are safely cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and ready for use. Assignments may include weekend cover in sterile services departments, endoscopy decontamination units and theatre support.
What you'll be doing- Receiving, sorting and manually cleaning contaminated instruments and endoscopes
- Operating and loading washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves and endoscope washer disinfectors
- Inspecting, assembling and packing instrument trays accurately
- Running and recording daily machine tests and cycle checks
- Keeping full traceability records for every instrument set and scope
- Working to NHS Scotland decontamination guidance (SHTM 01-01 and SHTM 01-06) and local policy
- Following infection prevention and control and PPE standards at all times
- Reporting faults, non-conformances and missing items to the unit lead
- At least 6 months' NHS experience as a Decontamination Technician in a sterile services or endoscopy decontamination unit (essential)
- Hands-on experience with washer disinfectors, autoclaves and track-and-trace systems
- A good understanding of decontamination standards and infection control
- A current PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply
- Up-to-date mandatory training (manual handling, infection control, COSHH, safeguarding)
- Right to work in the UK
- Two recent references, including one from an NHS decontamination or sterile services manager
- Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland
- A decontamination qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or an IDSc-recognised course) is an advantage
- £225 - £250 per day, depending on site and experience
- Weekends only
- A dedicated consultant who knows the contracts
- Fast compliance and onboarding
Sirona Medical is an equal opportunities employer
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