Swansea Bay University Health Board

Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

The Assistant Technical Officers work under the direction of supervisors as part of a team.

Follow department procedures to provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilization and delivery of ward and departmental areas, procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets for use in direct patient care within the Health Board.

All staff will receive practical and theoretical decontamination training

Required to operate automated washer/disinfectors and sterilizers, Communicate with all users of the service either by telephone or direct personal contact.

Accountability for the processing packaging and sterilisation of items to ensure traceability of medical devices.

Main duties of the job

Disassemble and assemble complex instrument sets - many containing a large number of components on a constant basis. Ensure assembled correctly in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.

Inspect large quantities of intricate and complex medical devices under magnification involving the use of a microscope or magnifier.

Carry out daily pre and post checks on all equipment used in the processing of medical devices.

Ensure that the requirements of the Quality Management System are being undertaken.

Establish and maintain good communications.

Maintain Health & Safety in accordance with training and Health Board Policies,

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-EA019-0825

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety, PPE, COSHH

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work on own completing tasks that they have been trained in

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well with colleagues and customers Ability to respond to unplanned events

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
  • Ability to organise own work activities
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
  • Ability to work to a consistently high standard
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety, PPE, COSHH

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work on own completing tasks that they have been trained in

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate well with colleagues and customers Ability to respond to unplanned events

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
  • Ability to organise own work activities
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
  • Ability to work to a consistently high standard

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HSDU Manager

Deborah Fountain

deborah.fountain@wales.nhs.uk

01792285441

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-EA019-0825

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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