SSD Technician


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,272
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR4 7UY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

To liaise with users of the service on routine matters. Communicate effectively with team members and the Team Leader(s). Collection of used items from departments, theatres and wards throughout the hospital site as required. Sorting, checking and processing used surgical instruments and other items using appropriate machinery. Assembling, packing and labelling instrument sets and supplementary items in accordance with accepted standards. Attain familiarity with surgical instruments and their use and demonstrate ability to dismantle and reassemble instruments ready for surgery. Demonstrate competency in inspecting instrumentation for cleanliness, damage and function. Ensure that quality and standards are met and goods produced are fit for the purpose intended. To understand and be able to use the Medical Device Tracking and Traceability systems. To distribute sterile packs and trays to departments and wards as required. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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