Apprentice Sterile Services Technician

Job Summary

We are recruiting an Apprentice Sterile Services Technician to join our Hospital Sterile Department Unit (HSDU) on a fixed‑term 18‑month apprenticeship contract. Under supervision you will assist team members with decontamination duties covering the complete re‑processing of medical devices – receipt, wash, assembly, pack, sterilisation, delivery and tracking & tracing – in accordance with policies and procedures. The role supports both internal and external customers and is crucial to delivering a safe product for direct patient care.

The apprenticeship includes a four‑week rotating rota: 0800–1600, 1000–1800, 1500–2300, 1600–2400. There is an obligation to work one weekend in four, with days off in lieu.

• Assist team members with decontamination tasks across all stages of medical device re‑processing.
• Work as part of a team, liaising with apprentices, technicians, supervisors and managers.
• Receive training instruction and advice from mentor/line manager and maintain professional working relationships that reflect a service‑oriented department and Trust values.
• Refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers from other departments, community services, other agencies, and the public and patients.

• Good standard of education.
• GCSE in English and Maths minimum C grade or equivalent.
• Organisational skills.
• IT skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time.
• Ability to prioritise own workloads.

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

• Contract:
  
  Apprenticeship
• Duration: 18 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Salary: £24,465 per year (apprentice paid £16,787, 75% of Band
  2)
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 2

Torbay and Devon Hospital – HSDU, Level 4, Women's Unit, Torbay Hospital, TQ2 7AA
;
Torquay, TQ2 7AA
.

Applicants should submit supporting information that demonstrates suitability to the role, including qualification evidence and any relevant experience. Full vacancy details and the Person Specification are available in the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.