North Bristol NHS Trust

A.T.O - Decontamination

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

The Cleaning, Checking /Packing and Sterilising of medical equipment.

Use of a tracking computerised system.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.

To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.

To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.

To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.

To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-FD1519-CCC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.

To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.

To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.

To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.

To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 or equivalent level knowledge/ or GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C or above

Qualifications

Essential

  • Decontamination technical qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.

Experience

Essential

  • Healthcare or industry experience in health & safety and hygiene.

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Decontamination Technician.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ2 or equivalent level knowledge/ or GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C or above

Qualifications

Essential

  • Decontamination technical qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.

Experience

Essential

  • Healthcare or industry experience in health & safety and hygiene.

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Decontamination Technician.

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 Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Production Manager

Bridgette Brown

Bridgette.brown@nbt.nhs.uk

01174142060

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-FD1519-CCC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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