SSD Assistant

Spire Cardiff Hospital | Pontprennau, Cardiff | Sterile Services Assistant | Part Time (20 hours per week)

At Spire Cardiff Hospital, our Sterile Services Department is essential to the smooth and safe delivery of surgical care. As an SSD Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring every instrument used in theatre is clean, safe, and ready for use. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, supporting clinical teams by maintaining the highest standards of safety and precision. This is a hands-on, physically active role where attention to detail and a commitment to quality make a real difference every day.
This Sterile Services Assistant role is ideal for candidates with experience in decontamination or hospital sterile services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clean, disinfect, sterilise, and pack theatre instruments and equipment
Check instrument trays pre- and post-decontamination to ensure accuracy
Prepare linen, consumables, and surgical sets for sterilisation
Maintain accurate records using instrument tracking systems
Monitor equipment performance and report repair requirements
Follow infection prevention and control policies at all times
Undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving equipment safely

Who we're looking for:

Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination (desirable)
Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Awareness of infection control, microbiology, and aseptic techniques
Understanding of SSD processes, machinery, and surgical instruments
Good English communication skills (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week
This role will be worked across Monday to Saturday, between 07:30 and 20:00.

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
Access to private healthcare and health insurance options
Gym and wellbeing benefits
Free on-site parking
A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider

Join Spire Cardiff in Pontprennau and be part of a team that plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about career opportunities with Spire, please contact Alison Roberts at

Closing Date: If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference-it's their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets us apart.