Decontamination Services Technician

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Decontamination Services Technician to join their team. This part-time role is vital for ensuring patient safety through the controlled decontamination of medical devices. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages skill development and best practices. With a commitment to excellence, you will contribute to the hospital's outstanding reputation while enjoying a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and health membership. If you are adaptable and detail-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Membership to Benenden Health

Excellent Life Assurance benefit

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Free Flu vaccinations

Free tea and coffee

Subsidised on-site Restaurant

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3/Technical Certificate in Decontamination or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical activity by providing controlled Decontamination Service.
• Reprocess reusable surgical instruments and operate decontamination equipment.

Skills

GCSE level education

NVQ Level 3/Technical Certificate in Decontamination

Good IT skills

Timely work with high accuracy

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

GCSE level

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

9d93660734ee

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Decontamination Services Technician to support clinical activity and excellence in patient safety by providing a controlled Decontamination Service for reusable medical devices at the hospital. This position is permanent and part time.

About us

At Benenden Hospital, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anesthetics.

About the role

At Benenden, we’re proud of our Outstanding CQC status and we want you to be too. You’ll be a valued member of the team, where we will encourage and support you to develop new skills and knowledge in line with our silver award as an Investor of People.

You will be expected to contribute and support the department’s best practice and continuous improvements.

As our DS Technician, you’ll plan and prioritize your workload with consideration to the DS Team and the needs of our patients, working in accordance with the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

You will play a vital part in reprocessing reusable surgical instruments and operating decontamination equipment safely, carrying out routine daily tests as set out in the DS Planned Preventative Maintenance and periodic testing schedule.

Using the electronic and tradability system, you will accurately record information and report breakdowns and resource issues in a timely manner.

Skills and experience required

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3/Technical Certificate in Decontamination or equivalent level, or knowledge and experience through decontamination training or a willingness to undertake training
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work in a timely manner while achieving high levels of accuracy
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the workplace

Benefits include

• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
• Membership to Benenden Health, offering a wide range of benefits, discounts, and activities
• Excellent Life Assurance benefit
• Free parking
• Subsidised eye tests
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Subsidised on-site Restaurant

“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”.

These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital, which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.