Decontamination Technician

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

NHS pension and benefits package

Apprenticeship opportunities

Career development and progression

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks motivated individuals to join the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Decontamination Team at Southmead Hospital. You will be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, packing and sterilising medical equipment, using a computerised tracking system to monitor equipment through the process.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided; you will work flexibly across shift patterns in a fast-paced clinical environment, contributing to patient

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate with high attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn.
• Physically capable of standing, bending and lifting.
• Flexible and able to work across shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Clean and decontaminate medical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Inspect instruments with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pack and prepare instruments for sterilisation.
• Use keyboards, touch screens and barcode scanners.

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

As a member of the CSSD team, you will be responsible for the cleaning, inspection, packing and sterilisation of medical equipment and surgical instruments. You will also use a computerised tracking system to record and monitor equipment throughout the decontamination process.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and surgical instruments
• Inspecting instruments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Packing and preparing instruments for sterilisation
• Using keyboards, touch screens and barcode scanners
• Operating a computerised instrument tracking system
• Working within a fast-paced clinical environment
• Following strict infection prevention, quality and safety procedures
• Standing for extended periods, with regular bending and lifting throughout shifts
• Working flexibly across a range of shift patternsTraining

Are you looking for a rewarding career within the NHS? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a busy team?

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Decontamination Team at Southmead Hospital. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided., You will be:

You will be:

• Detail-oriented and committed to high standards
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn
• Physically capable of undertaking a demanding role involving standing, bending and lifting
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shift patterns

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Benefits

• Full training provided (no previous experience necessary)
• Excellent NHS pension and benefits package
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Career development and progression within Decontamination Services
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to gain specialist skills and qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the NHS while contributing to an essential service that supports patient safety.