The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Apprentice Technician

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity: Apprentice Decontamination Service Technicians An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Decontamination Services Department at Pinderfields Hospital as an Apprentice Decontamination Service Technician. This role provides hands-on training and professional development within a vital area of healthcare. As an Apprentice Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, sterile medical equipment that is critical for safe and effective patient care. To be eligible for a funded apprenticeship, applicants must: Be aged 16 or over Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years Not already hold a Level 3 qualification or higher Not hold an NVQ Level 2 in the same subject area (e.g., BTEC or GCSE in a related pathway) The duration of this apprenticeship programme will be 12 to 18 months and you will achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This qualification will be administered through satisfactory attendance with the registered provider and satisfactory completion of all programme elements. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week. Some shift work may be required. Apprentice pay is dependent on age. If the Band 3 pay reduction while training drops below the National Minimum Wage, the following hourly rates will apply: Age 21 and over: £12.21 Age 18 to 20: £10.00 Age under 18: £7.55 Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

Main duties of the job

Work as an integral part of the department team to carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing, and sterilisation of surgical instruments (medical devices). Accurately record all tasks using the departments computerised tracking and traceability system. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Quality Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 13485 and MDD 93/42 EEC (MHRA) Annex: Sterility Aspects only. Support Decontamination Services Technicians and Supervisors in delivering a specialist medical device decontamination service, contributing directly to the safe clinical care of patients. Embrace the departments ethos of teamwork and shared responsibility, ensuring flexibility in covering a range of duties as needed to meet service requirements.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000495

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
Under 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.
To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.
Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
Under 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.
To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.
Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.
The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

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.