• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-25-0566?language=en&page=55&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  HSDU Technician (Band 2)

  An interesting and exciting opportunity has arisen for people with a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety to become part of the team within the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) we provide operating theatres, wards and departments with surgical instruments and medical devices required for sterile procedures. This job role supports the clinical and surgical teams in the provision of excellent, high quality and safe patient care.

  Hours of posts: 37.5 hours per week - part time will be considered

  Working pattern:

  2 x posts: Tuesday night 9pm-7am, Wednesday night 9pm - 7am, Thursday night 9pm-7am, Friday night 9pm-6.30am

  The roles will also require some flexibility with cross-site working between the Trust's two acute hospitals; Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, therefore the ability to travel between sites independently is required

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for applicants who are able to demonstrate good manual dexterity, maintain high levels of attention to detail, possess good written and verbal skills and be capable of interacting with staff at all levels on a day-to-day basis. You must be enthusiastic, have a good general education and have the ability to follow instructions and processes. Experience of working in Sterile Services would be advantageous, but is not essential as full training will be given. The successful individual will become proficient, through training, in providing quality sterilised goods to both Internal and External Customers. Applicants must have an adaptable, flexible approach to work and be able to demonstrate they can work very well within a team, as well as on their own.

  We deliver most of our acute services fromConquest Hospital in HastingsandEastbourne District General Hospital. Both hospitals have an Emergency Department and provide care 24 hours a day. Our hospitals offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our community services are provided throughout East Sussex by our community teams, who provide care in the patient's own home and from a number of clinics and GP surgeries.

  About us

  We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

  We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

  In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

  In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  374-JY7998-A

  Job locations

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  King's drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached job description, for any questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached job description, for any questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.

  Person Specification

  Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to lift loads in the region of 15 kilos
  • Ability to work under pressure and to written procedures with a sense of urgency whilst maintaining high standards of work.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Able to work in an area which deals with equipment used in surgical operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  Desirable

  • When fully trained and competent, willing to participate in the weekend on-call rota.

  Experience

  Essential

  • No experience required as full training will be provided to undertake the role

  Desirable

  • Previous work experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in production settings

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to a GCSE level in Maths and English
  • Basic computer knowledge

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further training

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Flexible approach and attitude to work
  • Reliable work record
  • Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
  • Ability to travel cross site in an efficient and timely manner if required

  Desirable

  • Available to work outside of normal working hours

  Person Specification

  Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to lift loads in the region of 15 kilos
  • Ability to work under pressure and to written procedures with a sense of urgency whilst maintaining high standards of work.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Able to work in an area which deals with equipment used in surgical operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  Desirable

  • When fully trained and competent, willing to participate in the weekend on-call rota.

  Experience

  Essential

  • No experience required as full training will be provided to undertake the role

  Desirable

  • Previous work experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in production settings

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to a GCSE level in Maths and English
  • Basic computer knowledge

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further training

  Other

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Flexible approach and attitude to work
  • Reliable work record
  • Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
  • Ability to travel cross site in an efficient and timely manner if required

  Desirable

  • Available to work outside of normal working hours

  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

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  King's drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  King's drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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