Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4, Production Supervisor within Sterile Services based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
- Interview Date Thursday 08 January 2026
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37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week over 7 days including weekends, late shifts, nightshifts and Bank Holidays
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You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
To supervise staff employed within Sterile Services and to supply sterile goods to:
- Operating Theatres
- Wards/clinics
- Endoscopy Department
- Ensuring the correct service is provided in keeping with corporate governance procedures
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible to Head of Department and Deputy Managers, for the day-to-day supervision, efficiency and leadership of the department. To ensure a high quality service from Sterile Services and Endoscopy ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and external guidance and supporting delivery of Trust objectives.
- To provide specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and to ensure the Trust meets all professional legislative requirements in delivering its service to high standards and maintain stock control.
- To observe all health and safety regulations including COSHH in accordance with the Trusts policy and departments quality standards and procedures.
- To participate in relevant health education programmes initiated within the Trust.
- Support the introduction and maintenance of quality systems and processes in the departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible to Head of Department and Deputy Managers, for the day-to-day supervision, efficiency and leadership of the department. To ensure a high quality service from Sterile Services and Endoscopy ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and external guidance and supporting delivery of Trust objectives.
- To provide specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and to ensure the Trust meets all professional legislative requirements in delivering its service to high standards and maintain stock control.
- To observe all health and safety regulations including COSHH in accordance with the Trusts policy and departments quality standards and procedures.
- To participate in relevant health education programmes initiated within the Trust.
- Support the introduction and maintenance of quality systems and processes in the departments.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Diploma in Decontamination (Eastwood Park) (or completion of the equivalent in house training programme) plus knowledge of Sterile Service procedures and practices gained through substantial experience
- Knowledge of SSD procedures and practices gained through substantial experience. Ability to deal with non-routine problems
- DTM course Eastwood Park (diploma level) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
- Previous experience in Sterile Service techniques and knowledge
- Knowledge of legislation and recommended guidance of manufacturing sterile goods and methods of good practice
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Sterile Services equipment / maintenance programmes/htm01-01 and htm01-06requirements
- Experience in the use of T-Doc traceability system
- Understanding of Quality Management System ISO13485
SKILLS
Essential
- Effective oral/written communication
- Ability to work collectively as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Personal management skills and computer literacy
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous Sterile Services experience in a Technician position
- Previous significant Sterile Services experience
- Evidence of ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of Theatre procedures and instruments
- Knowledge of Endoscopy processing techniques
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in house training
- DTM Supervisors/Managers Course (Eastwood Park) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
Desirable
- Internal Auditor Course for the Quality Management System
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Diploma in Decontamination (Eastwood Park) (or completion of the equivalent in house training programme) plus knowledge of Sterile Service procedures and practices gained through substantial experience
- Knowledge of SSD procedures and practices gained through substantial experience. Ability to deal with non-routine problems
- DTM course Eastwood Park (diploma level) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
- Previous experience in Sterile Service techniques and knowledge
- Knowledge of legislation and recommended guidance of manufacturing sterile goods and methods of good practice
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Sterile Services equipment / maintenance programmes/htm01-01 and htm01-06requirements
- Experience in the use of T-Doc traceability system
- Understanding of Quality Management System ISO13485
SKILLS
Essential
- Effective oral/written communication
- Ability to work collectively as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Personal management skills and computer literacy
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous Sterile Services experience in a Technician position
- Previous significant Sterile Services experience
- Evidence of ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of Theatre procedures and instruments
- Knowledge of Endoscopy processing techniques
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in house training
- DTM Supervisors/Managers Course (Eastwood Park) or willingness to attend within first 6 months
Desirable
- Internal Auditor Course for the Quality Management System
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.
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.
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).
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