Assistant Technical Officer

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for a new Endoscopy Unit in Tiverton. This role involves the care and maintenance of endoscopes and collaboration with various departments to ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates will be adaptable and highly motivated, dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and adaptable individuals.
• Commitment to providing the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily cleaning, care, and maintenance of endoscopes.
• Collaborate with Theatres and wards to meet Trust needs.
• Follow safe systems to support patient and staff safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover over 2,000 square miles across Devon. Some of our specialist services extend to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's homes. We also offer primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities place us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.

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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Role Summary

• The Assistant Technical Officer will work under the direction of the team leader and unit co-ordinator, assisting in the daily cleaning, care, and maintenance of all endoscopes and related equipment, ensuring their safe and efficient use.
• Collaborate with Theatres, wards, and departments to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets patient and Trust needs.
• Follow safe systems at all times across all production areas to support patient and staff safety.
• Deliver and collect medical pathology samples and supplies.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Band 2 Assistant Technical Officers interested in a career in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

We are opening a new purpose-built Endoscopy Unit at Tiverton and District Hospital, featuring three procedure rooms for diagnostic endoscopic procedures. The unit will have its own dedicated on-site decontamination suite, where Assistant Technical Officers will support the provision of decontaminated endoscopes for patients.

We seek highly motivated and adaptable individuals committed to providing the highest standards of patient care.

Working Pattern: 19 hours per week, with two shifts from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Pay: The salary reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation, the pay increase will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration is based on 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers).

For further information, contact Jesse Oliver, Decontamination and Stores Service Manager, at 01392 403936 / 404675 or [e-mail].

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.