Trainee Decontamination Technician
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a trainee position within the Area Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit (ASDU) at Falkirk Community Hospital, open only to existing NHS Forth Valley employees. The role involves the decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation of re-usable medical devices and processing of endoscopes. You will work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team, undertaking tasks related to equipment operation and policies within ASDU and Endoscopy. The position is physically demanding at times and requires a flexible approach to meet service needs.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260187
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
02/10/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Falkirk Community Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
ASDU
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS OPEN TO EXISTING NHS FORTH VALLEY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
A vacancy has arisen within the ASDU (Area Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit) for a trainee technician. The core activity of a decontamination unit is the decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of re-usable medical devices & processing of Endoscopes. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. ASDU is an extremely busy department and at times can be physically demanding. You will undertake all tasks appropriate in all aspects of the operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within ASDU & Endoscopy which is based in FVRH.
Hours of Work: - 5/7 The department is open Monday to Friday 7am-10pm & 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. The post holder will have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Rate of Pay: Agenda for Change Band 2 progressing to Band 3 once training is complete.
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