Decontamination Assistant - Band 2

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer NHS Trust in Barnsley sucht einen Decontamination Assistant, der Teil eines engagierten Teams ist. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Reinigung und Inspektion von medizinischen Geräten, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sicher wiederverwendet werden können. Sie werden in einer unterstützenden Umgebung arbeiten, in der Teamarbeit und hohe Qualitätsstandards im Vordergrund stehen. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden der Gemeinschaft zu haben, während Sie gleichzeitig wertvolle Erfahrungen in einem dynamischen Gesundheitsumfeld sammeln.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Kundenservice und Kenntnisse der Infektionskontrolle.
• Fähigkeit, Anweisungen zu befolgen und in einem Team zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Reinigung, Verarbeitung und Inspektion von medizinischen Geräten.
• Unterstützung bei der reibungslosen Durchführung des BICES-Services.

Skills

Kundenservice

Infektionskontrolle

Teamarbeit

Verbal Kommunikation

IT Kenntnisse

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Decontamination Assistant - Band 2

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES) provides a wide range of social, health, and medical device equipment, delivery, collection, and decontamination services to support the care needs of service users living within the Barnsley area.

As a Decontamination Unit Assistant, you will work within a small team responsible for the cleaning, processing, assembly, and inspection of collected items of community equipment, before they can be safely re-issued to other service users.

Applicants must possess the necessary skills to work effectively within a small team and demonstrate a high quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed decontamination standards, in accordance with Infection Prevention Control and other relevant national guidance and quality standards.

The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the smooth running of the BICES service, by occasionally working within other areas of the BICES service when required.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Decontamination Unit Assistant, you will possess good communication skills and be committed to teamwork, working effectively both in a team environment and independently as required.

You will need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal quality management systems, and department work instructions.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health, and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. We do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical roles who work hard to make a difference in the lives of service users, families, and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people, including staff, are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical, and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

To work in the decontamination unit, as part of the Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES), cleaning, processing, and inspecting used/returned items of community equipment (medical devices) to allow them to be safely reused and issued to service users.

Decontamination Unit Assistants need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal quality management systems, and departmental work instructions.

To assist with the smooth running of BICES, for example by assisting with general duties such as deliveries and collections of equipment items to/from service users' homes, stock control, and storekeeping tasks.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Overreliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged, and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Significant experience of delivering high-quality customer service.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of infection control and health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to community equipment.
• Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
• Ability to complete tasks without delay following strict processes.
• Ability to follow written instructions, read notices, and complete records.
• Good verbal communication skills in dealing with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Proven ability to work in a team and support team members.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake necessary training.
• Basic understanding of stock management, e.g., labelling and tracking of stock.
• Basic knowledge of using IT software (Microsoft Word, etc.) or willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Physical Attributes

• Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble basic equipment items in line with manufacturer and trust guidelines.
• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to fairness and equality considerations, especially where sickness is related to disability and/or pregnancy).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust