CSSD Manager

OverviewJob Title: CSSD ManagerLocation: Cross-site working – London Bridge Hospital (Tooley Street) and The Lister HospitalFull time, 37.5 hours per week. Shift times: Monday – Friday, some evening and weekend work required to cover our 24-hour service at London Bridge. Permanent. Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development).We’re looking for an experienced CSSD Manager to lead our decontamination and sterilisation services across London Bridge Hospital and The Lister Hospital. This cross-site role is key to ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality sterile services that support surgical excellence.As a CSSD Manager you’ll be professional and friendly – focused on patient care with a can-do attitude.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing.What You’ll DoLead and manage our CSSD teams across both hospitals, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, high-quality service.Oversee daily decontamination and sterilisation operations, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.Collaborate closely with theatre managers, external auditors, outpatient colleagues, surgeons, and wider clinical teams to support patient care.Manage staffing, complex equipment and resources efficiently across both sites.Drive continuous improvement in service quality, efficiency, and patient safety.Develop and deliver training programmes to upskill and support CSSD staff.Champion compliance, safety, and best practice across all sterile services functions.What You’ll BringProven experience in a senior CSSD role, ideally within an acute hospital environment.In-depth understanding of decontamination processes, instrumentation, and national regulatory requirements.Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with confidence managing resources across multiple sites.A collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with surgical and clinical teams.Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and delivering exceptional standards of care.Why HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has grown into a leading healthcare provider. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group offers opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise wellbeing.Benefits25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave.Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilitiesComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us bring. We live four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK familyReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr