Head of Decontamination and Sterile Services

Salary:£67,993 - £78,542 per annumContract:PermanentHours: Full-timeLocation: Multi-site NHS acute hospital environmentClosing date:3 April 2026 - 12:00 noonAbout the OrganisationWe are a specialist Facilities Management and Property Services organisation supporting NHS services across a complex hospital estate. Decontamination and sterile services are a safety-critical function, underpinning infection prevention and the safe reuse of surgical instruments, endoscopes and other reusable medical devices. Join Our TeamWe are seeking an experienced Head of Decontamination and Sterile Services to lead a high-performing sterile services function and provide senior assurance on decontamination governance across the organisation. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for quality systems, compliance, workforce capability and continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage Sterile Services / Decontamination operations, ensuring safe and effective reprocessing of medical devices for theatres, endoscopy and wider clinical services. Ensure compliance with key standards and expectations (including HTM 01-01), and maintain robust audit/validation, documentation and quality management systems. Provide expert leadership during service change, refurbishments, capacity planning and capital equipment upgrades. Work collaboratively with theatres, endoscopy, infection prevention, procurement and estates colleagues to maintain safe, responsive services across ..... full job details .....