Job summary
- Main area
- Surgical Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working pattern will be Monday - Friday 2pm to 10pm, occasional weekend cover and bank holidays.)
- Job ref
- 251-SURG7835-TSSU-A
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basingstoke
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Sterile Services Supervisor
Band 4
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
The Sterile Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Sterile Services Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. The role provides operational leadership, supports and develops staff, and ensures adherence to national standards, policies, and quality systems. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining service continuity, resolving issues promptly, and supporting high standards of patient safety and customer service.
Main duties of the job
Oversee the day-to-day running of the Sterile Services Department, supervising staff and managing workflow to ensure timely, safe, and compliant decontamination of medical devices. Support and train team members, maintain equipment and records, and ensure adherence to national standards, health and safety, and infection control policies. Act as a first point of contact for problem-solving and help drive service improvements.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.
Desirable criteria
- Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.
Essential
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
Essential
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years experience working in sterile services/decontamination or a similar healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes, infection control, and health & safety regulations.
- Ability to supervise, motivate, and support staff, including training and mentoring.
- Good organisational and time-management skills to manage workflow and meet service targets.
- Competence in maintaining accurate records, documentation, and traceability systems.
- Effective communication skills with staff, clinical teams, and management.
- Ability to problem-solve and act independently to maintain service continuity.
- Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within sterile services.
- Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and other national decontamination standards.
- Experience with audits, quality assurance, or process improvement initiatives.
- Formal qualification in sterile services or related healthcare field.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Teresa Angus
- Job title
- Deputy Decontamination Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 313609
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