Decontamination Supervisor

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Decontamination Supervisor to join their in-house Endoscope Reprocessing team. This role involves leading a team to ensure scopes are processed to the highest standards while managing workflow. You will oversee testing regimes and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in decontamination procedures, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supervising decontamination processes.
• Knowledge of quality management standards and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of decontamination technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of decontamination procedures

Ability to interpret legislation

Excellent customer service skills

Experience in quality management

Education

HTM 01-06 certificates

Diploma in Management or Healthcare

Degree level qualification

Chartered Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our in‑house Endoscope Reprocessing team as a Decontamination Supervisor. Leading a shift of four, you will ensure all scopes are processed to the highest standards, managing and prioritising workflow to enable our service users to meet the demand of patient activity.

You will be experienced and qualified to undertake and oversee a testing regime, compliant with current regulations, ensuring safety and compliance in this hands‑on operational supervisory post.

We have ERUs (Endoscope Reprocessing Units) at St Mary’s Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital, with standard shift patterns being four ten‑hour days Monday to Friday, 0800‑1800 and 1000‑2000. All staff are expected to rotate between sites. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.

Main Duties

• Supervise the operational aspects of people, processes and performance of the ERU Decontamination Service.
• Direct and participate in the daily planning, prioritisation and processing of the work associated with the team/shift, organising all activities to achieve a cost‑effective, productive, high‑quality service.
• Ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals, analyse results and take appropriate action on any malfunction.
• Line‑manage a team of decontamination technicians and decontamination porters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a specialised decontamination of flexible endoscope service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
• Perform a full range of decontamination duties and be accountable for the work area within the department.
• Manage decontamination records in own area of work.
• Interpret and review technical data and production reports.
• Provide a high quality and timely service to all customers.
• Supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced/qualified staff.

About Us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast‑forward your career.

Benefits

Career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for on‑site leisure facilities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job Details

Posted: 05 December 2025

Band: 5 (Band 5)

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 290‑CR‑990

Job locations: Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications (Essential)

• HTM 01‑06 certificates.
• Diploma in Management or Healthcare related subject.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences.

Desirable

• Quality Management System audit certificate.

Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies.
• Understanding of Quality Management processes.
• Understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Practical experience in decontamination – 3 years.
• Knowledge and experience of supervision and training less experienced/qualified staff.
• Evidence of CPD – Experience of track and grace systems in a decontamination environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and their implementation.
• 3 years minimum Postgraduate scientific knowledge within the Decontamination environment.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of Auditing and Quality Management Systems.
• Leading a small team.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities (Essential)

• Understands and participates in the planning of day‑to‑day and longer‑term procedures and processes and troubleshooting.
• Able to identify areas for improvement and implement processes as appropriate.
• Understanding of providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to interpret knowledge of Standards, legislation, regulation and to formulate Trust wide policies and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of and practical application of quality systems, consistent with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
• In‑depth knowledge of decontamination / reprocessing technology.
• Knowledge of administration procedures and computerised software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer Details

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY

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