Sterile Services Department (SSD) Lead| Permanent | £30,000 - £36,000 per annum + Bonus | Cambridgeshire

Castlefield is proud to be working exclusively with Welbeck Health Partners, one of the UK’s most progressive private hospital groups, on the next phase of their growth plans.

Welbeck Health Partners is redefining private healthcare in the UK through consultant‑led, day‑case specialist centres designed around exceptional patient experience. With leading consultants across multiple specialist services, Welbeck delivers world‑class diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments, and seamless care pathways.

The Role:

We are looking to source a qualified Sterile Services Department (SSD) Lead for their brand-new hospital site in Cambridge. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an on-site sterile services and decontamination department, and lead and develop a small, dedicated team in a new modern facility.

The hospital will provide a range of surgical, diagnostic, and minimally invasive procedures across its operating theatres and endoscopy service. With sterile services delivered entirely on site, the Decontamination Lead will play an essential role in ensuring that all reusable medical devices and surgical instruments are safely received, cleaned, disinfected, inspected, assembled, sterilised, stored, and distributed.

Duties will include:

• Take operational ownership of the hospital’s on‑site Sterile Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient daily delivery
• Lead, support and develop a small team of Decontamination Technicians, fostering high performance and professional growth
• Provide decontamination support for two operating theatres delivering surgical and endoscopy activity
• Work collaboratively with the Theatre Manager, clinical teams and senior leadership to maintain seamless service delivery
• Uphold exceptional standards of decontamination, traceability, quality assurance and patient safety
• Drive continuous improvement, with genuine autonomy to refine processes and shape the future development of the service.

The Person:

The successful Sterile Services Department (SSD) Lead:

• Previous experience within sterile services, decontamination, or endoscopy decontamination and working with surgical instruments and reusable medical devices
• Previous supervisory, team-lead, or senior technician experience
• Strong understanding of decontamination processes, infection prevention, and traceability
• Knowledge of washer-disinfectors, sterilisers, and associated decontamination equipment
• Experience following technical procedures, quality standards, and manufacturer instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to respond effectively to changing theatre and endoscopy requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Confidence maintaining accurate records and completing audits
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• GPhC fees paid
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice (post probation)
• Store discounts/savings
• Corporate Eyecare
• Progression and CPD

How to Apply:

All interest, queries or applications to the Pharmacist role at Welbeck Cambridge, will be handled exclusively via Castlefield. To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak to the Project Lead Stephen Warne, use the below contact information:

M: 07570 721 519 | T: 0161 938 7234

stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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