Trainee TSSU Technician – Central Decontamination Unit

I.T. & Communications
Glasgow
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

National Health Service Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, operating across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles for a population of over 1.15 million people.

The Role

As part of the Central Decontamination Unit (CDU), you will support safe, high quality patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and medical devices are prepared to the highest standards. The CDU reprocesses approximately 12 million reusable instruments per year.

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

  • Cowlairs Central Decontamination Unit
  • Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 20:00

Key Responsibilities

  • Work across all areas of the Central Decontamination Unit, including decontamination, assembly/check/packaging and sterilisation, following structured training.
  • Develop multi skilled skills to work flexibly across CDU zones in line with service needs.
  • Once trained, rotate regularly between CDU zones, maintaining competence and contributing to a consistent, high quality service.
  • Carry out the decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices, directly supporting patient safety.
  • Operate specialised equipment and complete accurate records to ensure full traceability of instruments.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, following infection control, health and safety and quality standards, and taking pride in delivering a reliable and professional service.

Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Required

  • Basic understanding of the decontamination of medical devices and surgical instruments.
  • Good general education, including literacy and numeracy skills, with manual dexterity desirable, to enable accurate handling, checking and processing of instruments.
  • Willingness and ability to complete structured training across the Central Decontamination Unit.
  • Previous knowledge or experience of decontamination processes is advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
  • Ability to learn and work to strict quality, infection control and health & safety procedures, maintaining high standards at all times.
  • Good communication skills and a positive team working approach, with flexibility to adapt to changing service demands.

Benefits and Working Framework

  • 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.

Equal Opportunities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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