Assistant Technical Officer | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7772090/339-DF2090-CCC |
Summary
North Bristol NHS Trust is looking to recruit a reliable, motivated Decontamination Assistant to join the Technical Office team at Southmead Hospital.
This is a full-time post (37.5 hours per week) requiring flexibility to work a range of evening and night shift patterns.
The role will involve working one of the following shift patternsthese shifts are fixed and no alternative shifts will be available following employment offer
• 14:00 – 22:00, Wednesday to Sunday
• 22:00 – 06:00, Tuesday to Saturday
• 18:00 – 02:00, Wednesday to Sunday
• 16:00 - 00:00, Thursday to Sunda
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Training Requirements
A minimum training plan will be in place for this role.
The successful applicant must be available for an initial 3-week training period, which will take place Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Following successful completion of training, the post will continue on a shift-pattern basis as outlined above.
Role Information
The Decontamination Assistant will support the safe and effective operation of decontamination services, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and infection prevention requirements.
The role has physical demands, including manual handling activities and prolonged periods of standing, and includes contact with surgical instruments used in clinical procedures.
Career Development & Progression
This role offers excellent career progression opportunities.
Following completion of the Level 2 Decontamination Qualification (N2), there will be opportunities to further develop skills and progress within Decontamination Services and the wider Trust, subject to service needs and performance.
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.
Applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Feb 2026