Modern Apprenticeship – Sterile Service Multiskilled Technician

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Sterile Service Multiskilled Technician
Grade: Band 3
Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Wednesday 29^th October

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

To decontaminate, inspect and assemble reusable medical devices for use on patients in clinical areas across NHS Lothian (operating theatres, clinics, A&E and other departments)

To provide full reprocessing of these medical devices using the knowledge and skills gained through ongoing training and experience to ensure devices are processed to an agreed specification in accordance with department procedures, relevant quality standards and current European legislation (Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, Annexe 12 and ISO 13485:2003)

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the HSDU to provide a quality assured service to all users of the department

We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values.

You will be supported in your role whilst learning how to maintain high standards of patient care. You will additionally learn and gain:

• How to manage yourself in a complex dynamic clinical environment
• How to address equality & diversity needs of patients & staff
• How to always ensure patient safety
• How to establish a report with a multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of patients and relatives

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress your career.

In order to be considered for the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, candidates must meet the following conditions below:

• Between 16 – 24 years of age* (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced)
• Hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 4 which were achieved within another qualification

Please consider this when applying for an apprenticeship in terms of your shift patterns and travel arrangements.

In addition to this we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn and how this will enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude. Please note that your CV will not be considered as part of the application process.

Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within a Modern Apprenticeship Role.

If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.

The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory. If shortlisted, you will be required to attend the following dates and sessions:

Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 5^th January 2026. We are unable able to alter this date.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.