Job Description
Trainee Decontamination Technician
Ramsay Sterile Services Hub East Midlands
We are now inviting applications for the post of Trainee Decontamination Technician.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week and will include working weekends on a 3 week rotational basis) and is based at Ramsay Sterile Services East Midlands in Kettering.
We are opening a new Decontamination Hub in Kettering in April 2023 and we are looking for staff to be part of this exciting new development!
The new purpose built State of the art unit will provide an efficient Decontamination service to 9 Ramsay Hospital sites and will be operational 24/5 with weekend cover. A full training program will be provided.
This exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who have an eye for detail and a desire to make a difference. A full training programme will be undertaken to ensure the necessary skills are achieved during which you will report to one of our Decontamination Technician Supervisors. There are opportunities to undertake an apprenticeship either now or in the future.
This job is a starting point for a successful career in medical device decontamination with a development structure and future opportunities for senior roles within the organisation.
The successful applicant must have:
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Sound written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
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Good computer skills (MS Office package)
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Flexibility and adaptability
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Demonstrated customer service skills
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Willingness to work the occasional night shift once competence is achieved
You are required to have a good level of general education and a desire to progress in the field.
Key responsibilities include:
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Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) to the highest of standards, in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures
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Participate fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times
In return we offer:
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Competitive salary Plus Enhancements (if eligible)
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33 days annual leave inc bank holidays which increase with service (pro rata)
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Private Healthcare
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Contributory Pension Scheme
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Life Assurance
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Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
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Free on-site Parking
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of 2 x satisfactory references.
Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
For an informal chat please call Gemma Taylor on 07917 715 435 or email
[email protected]
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We encourage all Ramsay employees to participate in public health vaccination programmes including flu and Covid 19.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.