Band 3 - Decontamination Team Leader

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 3 - Decontamination Team Leader The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a Decontamination Team Leader at their Decontamination Services unit based in Enfield. The shift pattern will be Wednesday to Sunday 14:00 to 22:00 and you will receive an enhancement of pay for working unsocial hours. The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to NHS and Private Hospitals. Previous applicants need not apply. Sponsorship is not available as this post does not meet the Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary of £38,700. Main duties of the job Your role will be to assist with the day to day production, issue and distribution of medical devices for clinical use. In particular supporting the production manager, supervisor, decontamination technicians and driver/porters on the shift. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is on of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. We offer generous benefits and training opportunities to develop your career. For more information, please follow the link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 391-RFL-8178322 Job locations Chalkmill Drive Chalkmill Drive Enfield EN1 1TZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on the role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on the role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments Education & professional Qualifications Essential Numeracy Literacy IT Literate Desirable IDSc Decon Course NVQ / TVQ Decontamination Experience Essential Previous work as an SSD Technician Desirable User of washer disinfectors and autoclaves Previously worked with ISO13485 Previous Supervisory experience Skills and aptitudes Essential Able to organize self and others Follow routine and procedures Attention to Detail Customer Services skills Desirable Work to deadlines and drive production areas Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Work with minimal supervision Willingness to continue personal development Problem Solving and decision making Desirable Team Worker Others Essential Able to work flexible shifts Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock. Person Specification Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments Education & profe