Sterile Services Supervisor
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25760.00 - £27476.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-26-0288 |
Summary
Operational leadership and supervision Provide daytoday supervision of Sterile Services Assistants within designated production areas. Allocate work and manage workflow to ensure service priorities and turnaround times are met. Take responsibility for onshift production activities, ensuring efficient progression through all stages of the decontamination process. Compile and manage daily staff rotas, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix. Act as the senior point of contact within supervised areas during allocated shifts, resolving routine operational issues and escalating concerns as required. Deputise for the Team Leader during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service delivery. Quality assurance and compliance Support compliance with the departments Quality Management System, ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions. Ensure that all quality records, logs, and documentation are completed accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner. Assist with routine equipment testing and monitoring in line with departmental schedules and escalation requirements. Identify, report, and support investigation of nonconformances, incidents, near misses, and equipment faults. Contribute to corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and improve service quality. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department. Staff training, support and performance Support the training, supervision, and competency development of Sterile Services Assistants. Ensure staff work within their level of competence and follow approved processes at all times. Provide guidance, feedback, and support to staff to maintain high standards of performance and professionalism. Support new starters, temporary staff, and redeployed staff during induction and onthejob training. Promote good attendance, safe working practices, and staff wellbeing. Handson technical duties Participate in the full range of Sterile Services activities as required, including: Collection and receipt of contaminated instrumentation Cleaning and disinfection Inspection and assembly Packing and labelling Sterilisation, release, storage, and distribution Ensure segregation of clean and contaminated areas is maintained at all times. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sterility, and traceability to support patient safety. Health, safety and risk management Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, Trust policies, and local risk assessments. Promote safe systems of work, correct use of personal protective equipment, and safe manual handling practices. Report hazards, defects, and incidents promptly and take immediate action to reduce risk where appropriate. Communication and customer liaison Maintain effective communication with colleagues, Team Leaders, managers, and service users. Act as a first point of contact for routine queries or issues relating to Sterile Services production. Escalate complex or highrisk issues appropriately and in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications. Professional responsibilities Work flexibly to meet service needs, including participation in shift patterns as required. Maintain personal competence through ongoing training and development. Act in accordance with Trust values and behaviours at all times. Undertake any other duties consistent with the role and banding as required by the service.