Decontamination Technician

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting a Decontamination Technician (Band 2) to support the reprocessing and distribution of medical devices. The role involves instrument checking, decontamination, and packing, with attention to detail and teamwork.

There is a requirement to handle materials with bodily fluids, lift loads, and participate in an on-call rota. The NHS Trust emphasizes staff development and safeguarding to deliver high-quality care.

Competenze

• GCSE/O level /equivalent in English and Maths.
• IDSc Technical Certificate Decontamination Certificates (Desirable).
• Must be prepared to handle equipment that bears residual bodily fluids, including blood.

Mansioni

• Accurately checking back into the department instruments used in operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution.
• Comply with reasonable requests from Supervisors, Managers or Decontamination Technicians.
• Complete all paperwork correctly, legibly, and on time, accounting for each instrument/item on the Tray List/Pack Specification.
• Inform a Supervisor when raw material stocks are low.
• Participate in the appraisal system as per Trust policy.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Team work

Communication

English literacy

Numeracy

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths

IDSc Decontamination Certificate (Desirable)

Descrizione del lavoro

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Decontamination Technician

Band 2

Please do not apply for this role if you have previously applied in the last six months

We are looking for a enthusiastic person for the role above to join our team in Croydon.

• Accurately checking back into the department instruments that have been used in patient operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution. This will involve learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the departments.
• To comply with all reasonable requests made by a Supervisor, Manager or designated Decontamination Technician.
• To complete all paperwork correctly, legibly and on time. Particular attention is paid to accounting for each instrument / item on the Tray List / Pack Specification.
• To inform a Supervisor when any raw material stocks are becoming low.
• To actively participate in the appraisal system in accordance with Trust policy.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient.
• After a qualifying period the post holder will be expected to occasionally work on their own and participate in the on-call.
• To work at all times in accordance with the department's Quality Management System.
• To demonstrate a flexible 'can do' attitude and respond to major incidents.
• This role involves manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery. There is no involvement with patients.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• GCSE/O level /equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable criteria

• IDSc Technical Certificate Decontamination Certificates

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential criteria

• Treating medical devices as if the patient they will be used on is your loved one. Contributing to the creation of a happy and friendly environment that encourages cooperation and support - team work

EXPERIENCE

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a similar unit Trained Decontamination Technician

SKILLS/ABILITIES/ PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential criteria

• Must be prepared to handle equipment that bears residual bodily fluids which are mainly blood. Physically able to lift loads and use manual handling aids. Attention to detail. Sense of urgency. Quick and accurate. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Effective communicator. Confidence to promptly report any problems - product or people related. English literacy and numeracy. Available to work evenings, Saturdays, Bank Holidays and out of hours on-call as part of a rota.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of systems and procedures within Sterile Services and Endoscopy Departments. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Your recruitment team

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Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.