TSSU Technician - Decontamination Unit B2

Position: TSSU Technician - Central Decontamination Unit B2

TSSU Technician – Central Decontamination Unit B2

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million.

Location

Central Decontamination Unit, Wren Road, Greenock

Shift Pattern

12:30 – 20:30 Monday – Friday (37 hours per week). Effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Salary

Band 2

Job Type & Department

Healthcare Sciences – Central Decontamination Unit

Role Overview

The core activity of the Central Decontamination Unit at Wren Road, Greenock is the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilisation and distribution of reusable medical devices in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.
• Package and distribute processed equipment to the relevant clinical sites.
• Maintain accurate records of device processing and inventory.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the unit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Manual dexterity and basic information technology knowledge.
• Applicants should have English and Maths qualifications at National 5 level or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Willingness to undertake on‑the‑job induction and complete departmental competencies.
• Completion of all statutory / mandatory training and HCSW standards.
• No prior experience required – full training will be provided.

Contact Information

Informal Contact:
Fiona Sinclair, Production Manager – 01475 507209 (mobile) or 01475 504805 (mobile) or email fiona.sinclair
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Equal Opportunities & EEO Statement

NHSGGC‑NHS Scotland 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Policy

& AI Guidance

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all application questions. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in your application being withdrawn.

Application Process

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Visa Sponsorship

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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