Team Leader (Sterile Services, EDU, QI)
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Team Leader (Sterile Services, EDU, QI)
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
The Sterile Services department (SSD) provides essential services of reprocessing surgical instruments and Endoscopes for use in wards and departments within the trust and outside practices.
As an SSD Team Leader the post holder will have the opportunity to work within a friendly and skilled team, providing essential support to clinical service providers.
To be responsible for a team of staff employed in Sterile Services Department (including EDU & QI).
To be accountable for the day to day running of the team and ensuring that accepted standards are met and procedures and practices are carried out accordingly.
To ensure that clinical procedures within the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are supported with disinfected/sterilised equipment delivered effectively, efficiently and economically.
To respond positively to new, changing and growing customer requirements and expectations.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service. All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
The successful candidate will be required to work a weekend rostering structure and 2 Bank Holidays in the year.
This role is for working 22:00 - 06:00 Monday - Friday
Interview date: 19th November 2026
Main duties of the job
- Take all steps possible to safeguard the welfare and safety during working hours of staff in the department, and to be aware of the Health & Safety at work act 1974.
- To comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety Legislation, COSHH Regulations and Universal Precautions. To be aware of and observe the Trust's policy with regard to Smoking and the Consumption of Alcohol.
- Demonstrate competency in participating in emergency procedures e.g. Majax/Fire.
- Report all incidents and accidents involving staff /user and complete accurate statements and reports.
- Requisition of consumable items using Oracle EP2P
- First line management of sickness/ annual leave
- To be responsible for conducting return to work sickness interviews.
- To undertake staff appraisals.
- To assist in basic training of new members of staff and to assist in the further training of Sterile Services employees and other staff where appropriate.
- To determine and allocate overtime duty where indicated
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-26-A0983-A
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience in Sterile Services
- Certificate for Sterile Services NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
- Foundation Management course or equivalent
- Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of standards of hygiene
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Preference for working in and supporting a team
Attitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience in Sterile Services
- Certificate for Sterile Services NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
- Foundation Management course or equivalent
- Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of standards of hygiene
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
- Preference for working in and supporting a team
Attitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
SSD Deputy Manager (Resources)
Alagie Bittaye
01603287261
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-26-A0983-A
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
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