Job overview

Deputy Decontamination Manager

Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week

To provide day to day operational management of the service delivery under 
the guidance of the Decontamination Manager.
To practice as a qualified Senior Specialist and provide a high quality service 
at all times.
To support the provision of the specialised decontamination service, 
contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
To apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed 
scientific knowledge when reviewing and interpreting scientific technical data 
and production reports to ensure a safe service is provided. 
To work independently in all areas of the specialty and be able to work as an 
autonomous practitioner.
To deputise for the Decontamination Manager when necessary.
To work unsupervised, plan your own workload and work with minimal 
managerial direction.
Budget holder.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Decontamination Manager provides daily operational leadership of the decontamination service, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of medical devices. They plan and prioritise workflow, manage staff and equipment, and deputise for the Decontamination Manager when required. The postholder oversees maintenance, validation, and quality control of all decontamination equipment, develops and reviews Standard Operating Procedures, and ensures compliance with ISO, HTM, and regulatory standards. They manage the Quality Management System, conduct audits, investigate non-conformances, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include data integrity, risk assessments, and promoting a strong health and safety culture. The role manages staff training, appraisals, and professional development, supports research and validation of new processes, and ensures accurate reporting and communication with stakeholders. The Deputy Manager contributes to financial control, KPI monitoring, and service resilience, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and patient care.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice