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Reference: 2316391
Job summary
Working as part of a team you will be involved in the complete decontamination and sterilisation process of reusable medical devices including surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes, following ISO accredited policies, procedures and work instructions. To provide training and mentoring to both new and current SSD/Endoscopy staff.
Main duties of the job
As a CSSD Technician you will play a key role in delivering all decontamination related duties based within the Sterile Services Department at both University Hospital North Tees and University Hospital Hartlepool Endoscope Decontamination Units.
The post holder will work in line with the departmental work instructions, whilst adhering to the ISO accredited policies and procedures in all aspects of the Sterile Services Department and flexible endoscope decontamination.
About us
NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.
Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
345-NTHS8162959-A
Job locations
North Tees Hospital
Hardwick Road, Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receipt, sorting and preparing of reusable medical devices including endoscopes for cleaning and disinfection.
Inspection, re-assembly, function testing, packaging, sealing and labelling of reusable medical devices that have been satisfactorily washed, disinfected and dried.
Carry out required independent checking of instrument trays (for others) ensuring the contents are correct and reporting any discrepancies.
Maintaining an awareness of the basic types and categories of instruments, flexible scopes according to their function and identify the points for inspection and test procedures.
A full and comprehensive job description is attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receipt, sorting and preparing of reusable medical devices including endoscopes for cleaning and disinfection.
Inspection, re-assembly, function testing, packaging, sealing and labelling of reusable medical devices that have been satisfactorily washed, disinfected and dried.
Carry out required independent checking of instrument trays (for others) ensuring the contents are correct and reporting any discrepancies.
Maintaining an awareness of the basic types and categories of instruments, flexible scopes according to their function and identify the points for inspection and test procedures.
A full and comprehensive job description is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to work towards a Decontamination Qualification or TVQ Level 2
Desirable
- TVQ Level 2. Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or similar industry with transferrable skills.
Desirable
- Experience in Sterile Services or ISO 13485 and MDD Standards
Skills
Essential
- Excellent listening/communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Good keyboard, IT skills. High level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Experience in LEAN principles
- Empathetic to individuals learning styles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to work towards a Decontamination Qualification or TVQ Level 2
Desirable
- TVQ Level 2. Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in Sterile Services or similar industry with transferrable skills.
Desirable
- Experience in Sterile Services or ISO 13485 and MDD Standards
Skills
Essential
- Excellent listening/communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Good keyboard, IT skills. High level of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Experience in LEAN principles
- Empathetic to individuals learning styles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions
Address
North Tees Hospital
Hardwick Road, Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://nthsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions
Address
North Tees Hospital
Hardwick Road, Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://nthsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)