Decontamination Operative (HPV/UV-C) - Scarborough

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health provider in Scarborough is seeking a Decontamination Technician to contribute to infection prevention strategies. This role involves preparing environments for decontamination, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and working across various sites. Candidates should have relevant cleaning experience and willingness to obtain necessary certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, NHS pension, and extensive benefits including holiday allowances and relocation support.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to £18k

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on services

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of specialist cleaning.
• Ability to work across all sites.
• Willingness to complete necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms, environments, and equipment for decontamination.
• Clean environments using specialized equipment.
• Inspect and report faults in equipment.
• Maintain health and safety during deployments.
• Support Domestic and Facilities Services team when necessary.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Manual handling

Working at height

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Inivos Equipment user Certificate – HPV and UV-C

Maths and English GCSE or Level 2

IOSH certification

Job description

Job Summary

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Base: Scarborough

Position: Decontamination (HPV/UV-C) Technician – Facilities Management, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

An exciting opportunity to join the YTHFM team at Scarborough Hospital. You will contribute to the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control Strategy by preparing and executing decontamination processes safely across wards, departments and non‑clinical areas. The role involves lifting, handling equipment and long periods of standing, and may require travel to other Trust sites. Overtime and travel are possible for those who wish to do so.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms, environments and equipment for decontamination in line with standard operating procedures, including completing safety checks after deployment.
• Clean environments using specialised equipment to ensure a safe deployment.
• Inspect equipment before and after deployment, identify faults and report via the appropriate channel.
• Maintain and record compliant documentation.
• Ensure health and safety of all individuals in the environment during deployments, in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments.
• Work across sites when required.
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies as necessary.
• When not deployed to HPV, support the Domestic and Facilities Services team with related tasks.

About us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Facilities Management (YTHFM) provide essential services across the Trust. For more information on working for the Trust, visit https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a generous disability pension and lump sum provisions.

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).

Up to 30% salary relocation package (capped at £18k) for positions where relocation is expected.

Paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.

Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme.

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.

Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from various providers.

Compensation & Working Conditions

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Person Specification

Education (essential): Inivos Equipment user Certificate – HPV and UV‑C (or willingness to complete within 12 months).

Education (desirable): Maths and English GCSE or Level 2, IOSH certification.

Experience (essential): Knowledge and experience of specialist cleaning, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Experience (desirable): Knowledge and experience of decontamination.

Skills (essential): Manual dexterity, manual handling and working at height, full driving licence.

Skills (desirable): Awareness and appreciation of infection prevention issues.

Aptitude and personal qualities (essential): Ability to work in a team, across all sites, and to plan, organise and adjust work activities to meet service demand.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Name: York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO126QL

Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/