HSDU Evening and Night Shift Lead | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8032306/374-CG2226 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) as an Evening & Night Shift Lead.
This is a key leadership role where you will manage and coordinate the evening and night shift operations, ensuring the safe, effective and timely decontamination of reusable medical devices. You will act as the senior point of contact on shift, supporting staff, maintaining workflow, and ensuring continuity of service.
We are looking for someone who has experience working in HSDU / sterile services (minimum 3 years, has supervisory or management experience including leading teams, possesses strong organisational and leadership skills, has knowledge of decontamination processes and equipment , can work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing demands, communicates confidently building strong working relationships, and demonstrates a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
What we offer
• A supportive team environment within a critical patient safety service
• The chance to lead and shape service delivery within HSDU
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Lead and manage the HSDU team during evening and night shifts
• Allocate workloads and ensure production targets and priorities are met
• Ensure all decontamination and sterilisation processes comply with standards and procedures
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues, escalating where appropriate
• Support and develop staff through supervision, training and mentoring
• Maintain accurate documentation, tracking and traceability of equipment
• Monitor staffing levels, performance and attendance
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with HTM/ISO standards
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams and service managers to maintain service delivery
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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This advert closes on Monday 22 Jun 2026
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