John Prendergast is the Principal Decontamination Engineer working within the specialist team at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership/Specialist Estates Services. His role is dedicated to all aspects of decontamination/reprocessing techniques of medical devices. John leads the team that provides validation services, advice and guidance to Health Boards/Trusts within Wales and works closely with Welsh governmental departments to deliver policy and strategy in this unique and often complex field. John has worked within the NHS in Wales for the past 38 years.
John is chairperson of the Central Sterilising Club and IHEEM Welsh Branch and also represents Wales on the IHEEM AE(D) Registration Board.