Band 2 - Decontamination Technician

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 2 - Decontamination Technician The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the following vacancy for a decontamination technician at their Decontamination Services unit based in Enfield. There are four available shift patterns. These shift patterns will commence only after successful completion of a minimum 3-months training period. During the training period you will be required to work: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 Following successful completion of the training, the primary shift pattens available are: Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00 Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00 Monday to Friday 22:00-06:00 Wednesday to Sunday 08:00-16:00 You will receive an enhancement in pay for working unsocial hours and be required to work some bank holidays throughout the year. The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to our own customers, other NHS, and Private Hospitals. Main duties of the job Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day production, issue and distribution of medical devices required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard. Your duties will entail manual handling, it includes activities like lifting, lowering , pushing, pulling and carrying. You will also be required to stand for long periods of time. For further details see the job description. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £30,142 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 391-RFL-8294402 Job locations Chalkmill Drive Decontamination Services Chalkmill Drive EN1 1TZ Enfield EN1 1TZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments. Education & Qualifications Essential Numeracy Literacy Desirable IDSc Decon Course NVQ / TVQ Decontamination IT Literate Experience Desirable User of autoclaves and washer disinfectors Previously worked with ISO13485 Previously worked as SSD Technician Skills & Aptitudes Essential Attention to Detail Well organised Follow routine and procedures Able to stand