Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to join their team in Greater London. The role involves day-to-day reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, adhering to strict decontamination protocols. The technician will provide crucial support in delivering safe medical instruments for patient care. Candidates should have relevant experience and be flexible with shifts. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a pioneering environment with career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination processes or relevant training.
• Ability to follow strict guidelines and procedures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
• Undertake duties pertaining to cleaning, disinfecting, and packing of endoscopes.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Trust

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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million 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.

For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.