Trainee Decontamination Technician – Multi‑Skill CDU Role
NHS Ayrshire & Arran • Remote, Remote • Posted July 13, 2026
Position Overview
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to support the Cowlairs Central Decontamination Unit (CDU). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, packaging, and sterilising reusable medical devices while working in a shift pattern from Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will receive full training in decontamination processes and will be part of a multi-skilled workforce, supporting the reprocessing of approximately 12 million instruments annually. Various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities are provided.