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Decontamination Technician - Central Sterile Supply Department

Ramsay Health
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Location Kettering, NN14
Contract time Full time

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6.8

Rated 6.8 out of 10, based on 136 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Recommended by parents
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training

About Ramsay Health

Ramsay Health is a network of private hospitals. They provide weight loss and cosmetic surgery.

Job description from Ramsay Health

Job Description

Nights Trainee Decontamination Technician

Ramsay Sterile Services Hub East Midlands

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

We are now inviting applications for the post of Trainee Decontamination Technician.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week and will include working weekends on a 3 week rotational basis) and is based at Ramsay Sterile Services East Midlands in Kettering.

We are opening a new Decontamination Hub in Kettering in April 2023 and we are looking for staff to be part of this exciting new development!

The new purpose built State of the art unit will provide an efficient Decontamination service to 9 Ramsay Hospital sites and will be operational 24/5 with weekend cover. A full training program will be provided.

This exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who have an eye for detail and a desire to make a difference. A full training programme will be undertaken to ensure the necessary skills are achieved during which you will report to one of our Decontamination Technician Supervisors. There are opportunities to undertake an apprenticeship either now or in the future.

This job is a starting point for a successful career in medical device decontamination with a development structure and future opportunities for senior roles within the organisation.

The successful applicant must have:

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Good computer skills (MS Office package)

Flexibility and adaptability

Demonstrated customer service skills

Willingness to work the occasional night shift once competence is achieved

You are required to have a good level of general education and a desire to progress in the field.

Key responsibilities include:

Performing the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) to the highest of standards, in line within all Ramsay policies and procedures

Participate fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation is completed accurately at all times

In return we offer:

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

Flexible shift patterns available where possible

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

The Blue Light Card Scheme

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of 2 x satisfactory references.

Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.


Please contact Amy Green on with any questions.

We care.


It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.


“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

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What employees say

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Ramsay Health pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    46% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

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  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Ramsay Health pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    51% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Ramsay Health get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Ramsay Health pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Ramsay Health do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

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  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Ramsay Health?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 22% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 19% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 4% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 56% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Ramsay Health worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    96% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Ramsay Health workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Good
  • Easy to change shifts

    How easy is it for Ramsay Health workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it easy to change shifts.

    How we know this

    72% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Ramsay Health?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    88% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Ramsay Health managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    86% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Ramsay Health?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most parents say it’s good

    Is working at Ramsay Health good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

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  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Ramsay Health feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

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  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Ramsay Health get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Ramsay Health?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Ramsay Health enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    86% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Ramsay Health recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Ramsay Health?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Ramsay Health?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Ramsay Health head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Ramsay Health is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Ramsay Health employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    My team

    Worst thing

    The pay and work load. Above management have no idea the actual amount of work my job entails

    8.8

    Admin assistant at Ramsay Health, May 2023

  • Best thing

    Leaving at the end of the day.

    Worst thing

    It's a bitchy place to work. There are cliques in every department and those who are bad at their jobs seem to be protected. The shit stirrers are protected. The management team are clueless and protect the bullies by promoting them. Short staffed but carry on running the surgical lists like there's no issue and expect the staff to do it all. It's unsafe and they'll only stop when a patient gets hurt. Then they'll blame the staff.

    2.4

    HCA at Ramsay Health, February 2023

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  • Best thing

    I enjoy caring for the residents learning new things working as a team

    Worst thing

    Management not understanding the floor the time it takes to care for our residents with the person centered needs. The toil it takes on your body and how long it takes to recover after a long day and the next of you have done 4 long days i feel management are running the unit but they lose the ability to see that equipment is heavy put a person who weighs 112.kg its hard work in small rooms to manuver.

    6.0

    Senior carer at Ramsay Health, March 2022

  • Best thing

    Learning about different operations

    Worst thing

    Low pay
    Company as a whole puts profit first

    3.0

    Theatre assistant at Ramsay Health, March 2022

  • Best thing

    Knowing I am helping patients with their care.

    Worst thing

    Bad management, lack of career progression, high staff turnover, too much work for one person.

    1.7

    Administration assistant at Ramsay Health, March 2021

  • Best thing

    close to home, enjoyable job but workload a problem

    Worst thing

    workload, managers

    2.1

    Medical records clerk at Ramsay Health, March 2021

  • Best thing

    The patients are the best thing about my job.

    Worst thing

    The sugar is dry when I make my coffee.

    9.8

    Theatre support worker at Ramsay Health, February 2021

  • Best thing

    Work colleagues.

    Worst thing

    Treated like a school child, told off for talking. Staff speak to you like you're something they've just stood in.

    2.8

    Administrator at Ramsay Health, November 2020

  • Best thing

    the team I work with.

    Worst thing

    management thats don't communicate

    7.5

    Health care assistant at Ramsay Health, August 2020

  • Best thing

    Meeting new people everyday and seeing them get better

    Worst thing

    Paperwork

    6.7

    Health care assistant at Ramsay Health, February 2020

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