Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician. The role involves assisting in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, adhering to high standards of decontamination, and supporting clinical staff. Qualifications include NVQ/TVQ Decon and effective communication skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring the safe handling and decontamination of instruments. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,179 per year and requires flexibility in shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ISO13485/JAG/BSG requirements.
• Experience effective communication with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day reprocessing (decontamination) of flexible endoscopes.
• Follow demonstrated training and work instructions for high-quality production.
• Undertake assigned duties pertaining to cleaning, disinfection, packing, and storage of endoscopes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Work with minimal supervision

Education

NVQ/TVQ Decon

Numeracy

Literacy

IT Literate

Job description

Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield.

We have two vacancies available for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician on our shift Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00.

The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for this role.

The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to NHS and Private Hospitals.

You will be a valued member of the team assisting our clinical colleagues by providing them with decontaminated flexible endoscopes to enable them to care for patients.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Endoscopy Decontamination Technician is to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing (decontamination) of flexible endoscopes required for clinical use. Decontamination Technicians are expected to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.

Following appropriate training and assessment undertake all assigned duties pertaining to the reprocessing (decontamination - cleaning, disinfection packing / storage) of flexible endoscopes of varying descriptions and types.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• NVQ/TVQ Decon
• IT Literate

Experience

• Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer
• Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements

Personal Qualities

• Work with minimal supervisory

Others

• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£29,179 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS