3779 - Decontamination Technician

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Barnsley Hospital for a Technician in the Decontamination Services Team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality decontamination services, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting patient care. Ideal for individuals looking to gain skills in healthcare science with opportunities for apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Technical Certificate in Decontamination.
• Experience in decontamination of reusable medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct decontamination of medical devices under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485:2016 and UK MDR 2002 standards.
• Assemble and sterilize medical devices according to procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Accuracy under pressure

Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures

Computer literacy

Education

Technical Certificate in Decontamination

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) here at Barnsley Hospital in the Decontamination Services Team as a Technician. The Decontamination Services Team is focused on delivering high-quality, compliant services at the right speed and cost to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) and BFS's other customers. We aim to meet customer needs, offer high levels of customer satisfaction, and provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and service users/customers.

You will work within a team of technicians to ensure that the decontamination process for multiple areas is conducted efficiently and in a timely manner. You will need to prioritize conflicting demands to meet strict deadlines. This is a rewarding yet demanding role as it involves working within a Quality Management System.

Previous experience is beneficial but not required. You will be supported to achieve an Apprenticeship Level 2, including the IDSc Technical Certificate.

This role will develop into a Technician position, sponsored for the Healthcare Science Level 2 Apprenticeship.

The role covers Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00, with the possibility of being on-call.

For further information, please contact Jayne Swift at [e-mail] or call 01226 431357.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Technician Supervisors in providing specialized decontamination of medical devices, contributing to patient care.

You will carry out receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing, and sterilization of reusable medical devices within ISO 13485:2016 and UK MDR 2002 standards. All tasks will be recorded in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.

You will ensure all instrument sets are assembled according to their contents and sterilized following established procedures, providing sterile goods to internal and external users as needed.

You will work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to work accurately under pressure
• The ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
• A working knowledge of computer skills
• The ability to learn

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

Note: Funding for travel and related relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust. From April 9th, 2025, Level A entry roles will no longer be eligible for sponsorship.

About us

BFS, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has over 40 years of experience providing high-quality estates, facilities, procurement, and outpatient pharmaceutical services. With a turnover of over £50m annually, we pride ourselves on our people, quality of work, and contributions to NHS funding, supporting frontline patient services.

We are passionate about providing essential healthcare facilities and support services. Our team of skilled professionals delivers world-class services and upholds NHS standards.

We value our people and focus on putting our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and BFS are committed to promoting equality and fair treatment for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS check will be deducted from the successful candidate's salary.

Individuals requiring sponsorship should check eligibility at GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Job responsibilities

Decontamination Technician Job Description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Supporting Documents

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate in Decontamination or willingness to work towards it, or equivalent knowledge and experience through decontamination training.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of the function of the Decontamination services team
• Experience in decontamination of reusable medical devices

Values

• Please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why it is important (around 100 words).
• Please describe what motivates you to do a good job (around 100 words).

Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork
• Accuracy under pressure
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Computer literacy (keyboard, typing)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £25,851 per year (80% until training completion, £20,680)