Team Leader | North Bristol NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	25 Tachwedd 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	25 Rhagfyr 2025
Lleoliad:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Cwmni:	North Bristol NHS
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7627362/339-FD7362-CCC

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With the assistance of the Production Coordinators the post holder will be responsible for the daily production activity of the Decontamination Facilities. Ensuring that service provision is maintained and provided in compliance to the relevant national standards. The post holder is expected to deputise for a Production Coordinator in her / his absence.



The role routinely involves exposure to blood and body fluids.

 Either obtained or working towards a Supervisory qualification.
 Experience of working within a Sterile Services environment.
 Previous experience of supervising / organising staff.
 Experience of staff rotas.
 Knowledge of decontamination procedures and best practice.
 Experience of electronic data acquisition and recording.
 Knowledge of ETO and gas plasma sterilization.
 A proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
 Approachable to staff at all levels.
 A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others in a fast paced customer focused environment.
 A good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
 Knowledge of basic Infection Control.
 Able to encourage, support and motivate staff to achieve a desired outcome.
 Extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation.



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

 To participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
 To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
 To assist in the regular review of Standard Operating Procedures.
 To direct the reprocessing of reusable medical devices: disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilization, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment.
 To supervise, organise and allocate work and /or train less experienced/qualified staff.
 To have an understanding of the Department’s Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.
 Plan your own workload and work with minimal supervision.
 To report short falls in staffing levels or other operational anomalies to the departments Production Coordinator.
 To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
 To record all routine testing of decontamination equipment.
 To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions.
 To communicate and supervise various enquires from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific advice from Production Coordinators where required.
 Ensure adequate checks and quality assurance of all items processed through the department.
 Understand departmental procedures, standards and protocols and deliver a safe quality assured product.
 To be the secondary point of contact for issues such as missing, dirty or fast track instruments in the event of a Production Coordinator being unavailable.
 To assist the Production Coordinator in the investigation of any complaints, accidents or incidents and provide feedback as and when required.
 Will be expected to use knowledge and skills when making decisions with regard to non-conformances.
 To monitor stocks of raw materials as requested and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, assist in the evaluation of new products.
 Meet the demands of the Department’s workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.
 To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed.
 To ensure that rejected items are adequately labelled, recorded and isolated from approved items.
 To hold the department bleep and mobile phone when deputising for the Production Coordinator.
 To respond accurately and quickly to the Decontamination Facilities’ Management team when requested to extract information via the departments tracking system.
 Ensure that the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust and the Department are adhered to at all times.
 Promote good relations both internally and external to North Bristol Trust.
 To agree a personal development plan though the appraisal process with your line manager.
 With the assistance of the Production Coordinator create and review the duty rota. Where possible meeting the needs of the individual whilst ensuring the needs of the service are met.

 Maintain a regular effective system of communication with the department as a whole.
 To work as part of a team and liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team in a professional manner at all times.
 To work alongside organisational colleagues in order to contribute to the NBT’s vision and values “Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered” and to contribute fully towards Facilities objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans.
 Ensure that Health and Safety issues are brought to the attention of the senior management and resolved quickly.
 To maintain security of the Decontamination Facilities, equipment and chemicals in accordance with the Department’s Policy.
 To undertake such duties as required, consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025