{"id":2779,"date":"2026-09-06T12:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/decontamination-technician-3483\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T13:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:02:07","slug":"decontamination-technician-3483","status":"publish","type":"vacancy","link":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/decontamination-technician-3483\/","title":{"rendered":"Decontamination Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Decontamination Technician &ndash; Sterile Services<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:&nbsp;<\/b>KIMS Hospital, Maidstone<\/p>\n<p><b>Contract:&nbsp;<\/b>Permanent, Part Time &#8211; 32 Hours Per Week<\/p>\n<p><b>Shifts:&nbsp;<\/b>Monday to Saturday on a rota basis<\/p>\n<p><b>Salary:&nbsp;<\/b>&pound;21,149.44 per annum (this is the equivalent to a full time salary of &pound;26,436.80 per annum).<\/p>\n<p><b>Are you looking for your first step into the world of surgery and patient care?&nbsp;<\/b>Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Are you detail-obsessed, process-driven, and ready to play a crucial role behind the scenes in a hospital that truly values its people? If so, we&rsquo;ve got just the role for you.<\/p>\n<p>We&rsquo;re on the lookout for a motivated and methodical <b>Decontamination Technician<\/b> to join our expert Theatres team here at <b>KIMS Hospital &ndash; Kent&rsquo;s largest independent hospital<\/b>. In this vital role, you&rsquo;ll ensure our reusable medical instruments are meticulously cleaned, sterilised, and repackaged, helping to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and care.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#39;re kickstarting your healthcare career or looking to apply your skills in a new setting, this is a brilliant opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.<\/p>\n<p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Checking in used surgical instruments and equipment after procedures<\/li>\n<li>Prepping and processing instruments for decontamination<\/li>\n<li>Assembling surgical instrument trays to the highest standard<\/li>\n<li>Using our digital tracking systems to log and trace equipment every step of the way<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring all tasks are carried out with accuracy, efficiency, and care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Who We&rsquo;re Looking For:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A good standard of general education with strong literacy and numeracy skills<\/li>\n<li>Confident IT skills and the ability to follow set procedures<\/li>\n<li>A logical, process-led approach with an eye for detail<\/li>\n<li>A team player with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Desirable:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in a CSSD or Decontamination Unit<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to working in an acute hospital or healthcare setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What you&#39;ll get<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At KIMS Hospital, we&rsquo;re proud to support our people. We know our staff are our greatest asset, and we&rsquo;re committed to helping you grow, thrive, and enjoy every step of your career with us.<\/p>\n<p>Our inclusive and collaborative <em>One Team<\/em> culture gives you the space to learn, the support to progress, and the recognition you deserve.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here&rsquo;s what we offer:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary<\/li>\n<li>Private Health Insurance<\/li>\n<li>33 days&rsquo; annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off<\/li>\n<li>Free secure on-site parking<\/li>\n<li>Pension scheme &amp; Life assurance<\/li>\n<li>Annual flu vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40% off selected KIMS services<\/li>\n<li>Free eye tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Interested? Apply on line today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with Diane on <b>01622 237634<\/b> or email <b>recruitment@kims.org.uk<\/b> &ndash; she&rsquo;ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: All offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check. For more information about the DBS process, visit gov.uk\/disclosure-barring-service-check.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Decontamination Technician | Job Vacancy | KIMS Hospital Careers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Decontamination Technician job vacancy at KIMS Hospital. Find out more about a career at KIMS Hospital. 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