Decontamination Technician

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Decontamination Technician to assist in reprocessing surgical devices. The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in English and Maths, with essential skills in teamwork and communication. The job involves manual handling and compliance with quality standards, contributing to a safe environment. This is a full-time position with a salary of £29,179 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Prepared to handle equipment bearing residual bodily fluids.
• Physically able to lift loads and use manual handling aids.
• Availability to work evenings and on-call as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices.
• Accurately check instruments used in patient operations.
• Complete all paperwork correctly and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Ability to work on own initiative

Confidence to report problems

Education

GCSE/O level in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Decontamination Technician Band 2 role at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. To assist in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient care. After a qualifying period, the post holder will be expected to occasionally work on their own and participate in on-call rotas. The role requires working at all times in accordance with the department's Quality Management System. A flexible "can do" attitude is required to 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 direct patient care.

Main duties

Decontamination Technician Band 2

• Production duties: Accurately checking back into the department instruments that have been used in patient operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation and distribution. This includes learning about the safety and operational aspects of machinery used in the department.
• To comply with all reasonable requests by a Supervisor, Manager or designated Decontamination Technician.
• To complete all paperwork correctly, legibly and on time; ensure accountability 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.

Job summary

• To assist in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patient care.
• After a qualifying period, the post holder will be expected to occasionally work on their own and participate in 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 direct patient care.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 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 also deliver healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across Croydon, and our Children’s Hospital at Home supports children with long-term conditions without requiring hospital admission.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O level / equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

• IDSc Technical Certificate; Decontamination Certificates

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a similar unit; Trained Decontamination Technician

Skills / Abilities / Personal Qualities

Essential

• Prepared to handle equipment bearing residual bodily fluids (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 and on own initiative. Effective communicator. Confidence to promptly report any problems (product or people related). English literacy and numeracy. Availability to work evenings, Saturdays, Bank Holidays and on-call as part of a rota.

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

530 London Road

London

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/

Salary: £29,179 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAs (Outer)