Sterile Services Team Leader
LocationStoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/6/2026
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Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Sterile Services Team Leader working at the RSUH HSDU, cover will also be provided at the County site as and when required.
Predominantly working Twilight 14:00 to 22:00 plus a requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays or Sundays (a backfill day will be provided in the normal working week when rotated onto a Saturday or Sunday ).
On call and Bank holiday working on rota is also required.
Pay scale – Band 4 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services includes, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries. This will involve manual handling of heavy sets, pushing and pulling of trolleys and the op
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Sterile Services Team Leader working at the RSUH HSDU, cover will also be provided at the County site as and when required.
Predominantly working Twilight 14:00 to 22:00 plus a requirement to work 1 in 3 Saturdays or Sundays (a backfill day will be provided in the normal working week when rotated onto a Saturday or Sunday ).
On call and Bank holiday working on rota is also required.
Pay scale – Band 4 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions
The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.
The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services includes, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries. This will involve manual handling of heavy sets, pushing and pulling of trolleys and the op
eration of equipment used in the processing cycle.
This Team Leader role requires the post holder to be a fully qualified or experienced Technician across the range of duties. Flexibility with hours is needed to provide cover across the twilight shifts which operate between 2pm - 10pm in order to deliver the necessary support.
The role provides assistance to the Production Coordinator with the progression and monitoring of production to our customers. Ensuring that procedures and quality standards are maintained at all times in line with the quality management system.
To provide first line management support to the team dealing with all staffing and production issues quickly and concisely to ensure the service needs are met.
To provide technical support to the Team as needed, gaining support from the Production Coordinators as required.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true
This Team Leader role requires the post holder to be a fully qualified or experienced Technician across the range of duties. Flexibility with hours is needed to provide cover across the twilight shifts which operate between 2pm - 10pm in order to deliver the necessary support.
The role provides assistance to the Production Coordinator with the progression and monitoring of production to our customers. Ensuring that procedures and quality standards are maintained at all times in line with the quality management system.
To provide first line management support to the team dealing with all staffing and production issues quickly and concisely to ensure the service needs are met.
To provide technical support to the Team as needed, gaining support from the Production Coordinators as required.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true
potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Cartlidge Job title: UHNM RSUH HSDU Operational Manager Email address: Claire.Cartlidge@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01782672910
If you wish to discuss the position further, please call the UHNM RSUH HSDU Operational Manager, Claire Cartlidge on: 01782672910
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Cartlidge Job title: UHNM RSUH HSDU Operational Manager Email address: Claire.Cartlidge@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01782672910
If you wish to discuss the position further, please call the UHNM RSUH HSDU Operational Manager, Claire Cartlidge on: 01782672910