Bank Decontamination Technician- Clifton Park Hospital

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Decontamination Technician to join their team at a leading healthcare provider. This role involves ensuring the highest standards in the decontamination of reusable medical devices, contributing directly to patient care. You'll work flexibly on a Bank contract, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability while receiving excellent training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a role that offers both flexibility and the chance to make a real difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free DBS

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Free parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free uniform

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a Decontamination Technician in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination of surgical instruments to high standards.
• Supervise Apprentice/Trainee Decontamination Technicians.

Skills

Decontamination of medical devices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Education

Recognised decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate)

Tools

Healthcare Science Information Systems

Job description

Client:

Ramsay Health Care

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

13

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has already worked within the field of decontamination of re-usable medical devices or who has completed a recognised decontamination course (NVQ/TVQ/Technical Certificate). You will be responsible for the full decontamination cycle on re-usable medical devices (surgical instruments) to the highest of standards, in line with all Ramsay policies and procedures, participating fully in quality control processes ensuring procedures and documentation are completed accurately at all times.

Responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking decontamination duties and assisting in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
2. Carrying out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Recording all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
3. Working in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
4. Providing supervision to Apprentice/Trainee Decontamination Technicians within the team.
5. Planning your own workload with limited supervision.
6. Coordinating the activity of a shift as required in the absence of the Decontamination Technician Supervisor.

Where you will be based:

Clifton Park Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

What you will bring with you:

• Experience as a Decontamination Technician within a healthcare setting.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

What is a Bank contract:

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

What we give back to you:

• Free DBS.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities).
• Free uniform.
• Access to Blue Light Card.

About us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Clifton Park Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company, we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom