Junior Decontamination Technician - Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 weeks ago
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work directly impacts patient safety and clinical care? Our HSDU team is expanding, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as Junior Decontamination Technicians.
This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career within NHS Wales in a highly specialised and essential service.
As a Junior Decontamination Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that reusable medical devices — including surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes — are cleaned, disinfected, inspected, packed, sterilised, and tracked to the highest standard.
You’ll work alongside experienced Technicians and Supervisors and receive full training to build confidence and competence in all areas of decontamination practice.
The working hours for this post are 14:00 - 22:00, Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
Daily Duties Will Include
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And/or Knoweldge
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work directly impacts patient safety and clinical care? Our HSDU team is expanding, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as Junior Decontamination Technicians.
This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career within NHS Wales in a highly specialised and essential service.
As a Junior Decontamination Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that reusable medical devices — including surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes — are cleaned, disinfected, inspected, packed, sterilised, and tracked to the highest standard.
You’ll work alongside experienced Technicians and Supervisors and receive full training to build confidence and competence in all areas of decontamination practice.
The working hours for this post are 14:00 - 22:00, Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
Daily Duties Will Include
- Receiving, disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, and reassembling reusable medical devices
- Preparing, packaging, and sterilising surgical instrument trays
- Processing endoscopes in line with departmental protocols
- Using specialist equipment, including washers, sterilisers and automated endoscope reprocessors
- Completing tracking and traceability of equipment
- Supporting stock rotation and reporting shortages
- Communicating with theatres, wards, endoscopy, and other clinical areas to ensure smooth service delivery
- Working as an essential part of a supportive, skilled team
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And/or Knoweldge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training
- Good communication in spoken and written English
- Qualification in Maths/Science
- Qualification in English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare/Industry experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
- Basic IT skills
- Able to retain information
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to speak Welsh
Essential criteria
- To be able to remain calm
- Good time keeping
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area when required
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
- Requires good dexterity skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time