Senior Sterile Services Technician – Decontamination

Trades & Services
Glasgow
May 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The Dental Central Decontamination Unit at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School is responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation of reusable dental medical devices in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

  • This is a permanent full-time post of 36 hours per week.
  • We currently have one Senior Assistant Technical Officer position available. This is a full-time role requiring work 5 days out of 7, which may include shift or weekend work. Core hours are 08:00-16:00 and 10:00-18:00 on a rotating basis. Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to cover leave.
  • Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.

Key responsibilities:

  • Receive, clean, disinfect, inspect, package, sterilise, and distribute reusable dental medical devices for use in clinics, theatres, and other patient treatment areas.
  • Operate within the complex environment of decontamination, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills through ongoing training and assessment.
  • Undertake all tasks appropriate to the Grade of Sterile Senior Assistant Technical throughout the unit.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

  • Significant experience working within a Central Decontamination Unit.

What we offer:

  • We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
    • A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
    • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
    • Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
    • Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
    • Enhanced pay for working public holidays
    • NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
    • Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro ra ta basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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