Job overview

To undertake decontamination science duties in providing a specialized decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient - to carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices and record all tasks in the tracking and tracing database.

To ensure that all products manufactured in the Decontamination Services department within the Trust are fit for purpose and produced in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with the Quality Manager System (QMS) relevant to the area and to work as part of a team and undertake duties as directed by the management team of the Trusts decontamination facilities. 

To work in all areas of the decontamination facilities at both hospitals (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) and weekend as and when required.

Main duties of the job

        To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect,  check, assemble, sterilize, dispatch and track in a controlled environment. 

        To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

        To provide a collection and delivery service to the Decontamination Departments' customers. Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department’s workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. Attend regular departmental team meetings. To attend any training as required. May be required to work weekends, bank holidays and participate in the department’s on-call schedule.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.