Decontamination Technician

Train Work Live; Bangor; Híbrido; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is recruiting an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician (Band 2) to join the Endoscopy Unit. The post focuses on the safe and efficient decontamination of reusable endoscopes, including collection, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and delivery.

Experience in endoscopy decontamination is essential. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent basis, with a shift pattern across 4 weeks and 7-day working.

Formación

• Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination.
• Non-UK/ROI nationals may require sponsorship (Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa).

Responsabilidades

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the Gastroenterology Unit.
• Ensure endoscopy equipment is decontaminated per guidelines and report faults.
• Apply Health and Safety measures at all times.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh or English speakers may apply.

Conocimientos

Endoscopy Decontamination

Decontamination experience

Descripción del empleo

Main area Endoscopy Decontamination Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 shifts a week covering 7 day working) Job ref 050-EA250-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the Post of Decontamination Technician at the Endoscopy Unit here at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Band 2). The successful candidate will responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient decontamination of flexible endoscopes. We are looking for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to carry out the collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes within the Endoscopy Unit and other Services. Decontamination experience is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the Gastroenterology Unit.
• Ensure that all endoscopy equipment being used is decontaminated in accordance with national, local and manufacturer’s guidelines and
  report any faults immediately.
• Ensure Health and Safety measures are implemented at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Decontamination experience in Endoscopy

• Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination

Qualifications

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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