Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician, Environment

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford, Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a Band 2 Endoscopy Decontamination Technician for the Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital sites. The role focuses on decontaminating endoscopes, maintaining equipment, and supporting training within a JAG-accredited environment.

Shifts are Monday to Friday with possible weekend work. Applicants should have a Decontamination Specific Qualification and be able to work across two sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination or Sterile Services.
• Knowledge of endoscope and instrument tracking.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations and hospital audits.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate endoscopes and assist in running Decontamination Services.
• Maintain equipment and assist with training of staff.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and participate in servicing.

Skills

Endoscopy Decontamination knowledge

Electronic tracking systems

Hospital clinical environment

Education

Decontamination Specific Qualification

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician, Environment

The closing date is 22 October 2026

We currently have a vacancy for Band 2 Endoscopy Decontamination Technician position, with cross-site responsibilities at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

The Endoscopy units at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a wide variety of flexible Endoscopes. The Decontamination units are JAG accredited utilising a pass-through system.

Also responsible for their area of co-ordination in the department, together with ensuring the environment is kept clean, safe and comfortable. Core shifts are Monday-Friday 8.00-16.00 or 10.00-18.00 with some weekend working.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

To Decontaminate Endoscopes, working to the departmental systems, policies, procedures and guidelines as required.

To assist with the running of the Endoscopy Decontamination Services, and as part of a team to share the responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of all equipment.

Liaise with outside departments to ensure a quality service.

Be proactive in problem solving when equipment fails and be confident and competent when reporting any non-conformance.

Assist with the training and teaching of staff at all levels.

To Manual clean all endoscopes.

Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfectors (in accordance with manufactures, BSG, JAG and GIN guidelines).

To Document all daily maintenance of machines and equipment as required.

To carry out all Endoscope and equipment tracking as required.

Comply with the daily documentation of the decontamination of all equipment.

Decontamination of all instruments and endoscopes as required

Ensure that the right scopes are decontaminated.

Maintenance and upkeep of all endoscopes and all equipment in the Unit as required.

Assist with the organising of general and periodic machine servicing and action accordingly.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team and part of the wider Integrated Decontamination Team, assisting in ensuring the departments run smoothly by Decontaminating and maintaining the endoscopes, working with specialist equipment and general supplies required in the department.

Carry out Daily equipment checks to adhere to health and safety regulations and organising the repair of all defects to be dealt with promptly.

Ensure compliance with correct protocols is adhered to.

To work at either Watford General Hospital or Hemel Hempstead Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination units as required.

To carry out all training as required.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Decontamination Specific Qualification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of working in an Endoscopy Decontamination unit, Sterile Services unit or hospital clinical environment
• Knowledge of electronic tracking systems
• Knowledge of hospital audits

Experience

• Experience of working in an Endoscopy Decontamination unit, Sterile Services unit or hospital clinical environment.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust