Decontamination Technician

Golisano Children's Museum of Naples; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Doncaster is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Manager to oversee the preparation and maintenance of endoscopic equipment. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and compliance while participating in service development. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Endoscopic procedures.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Endoscopy decontamination area ensuring safety and compliance.
• Conduct weekly and daily maintenance checks.
• Participate in ongoing development of the Endoscopy Service.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Teamwork

Pressure management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths - minimum acceptable grade C or 4

Job description

EmployerDoncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteDoncaster Royal InfirmaryTownDoncasterSalary£24,169 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyClosing23/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 2

Job Overview

The post-holder will effectively manage the Endoscopy decontamination area. They will work as part of the team as directed by the Endoscopy Sister. They are expected to plan and organise their own workload within the decontamination area to ensure safe preparation of endoscopes for the lists and other clinical areas within the hospital.

To participate in the on-going development of the Endoscopy Service.

Endoscopy has 3 Units one at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital.

The service provides 7 day working and staff rotate to all sites

Main duties of the job

Undertake the necessary training and assessments to fulfil the role.

Understand COSHH and its importance in the decontamination area.

Will be able to use the RapidAER machines efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.

Will be able to use the storage cabinets efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.

Will have basic knowledge of the workings of the RO plant room and will be able to recognise any faults or alarms that require attention. Will be able to recognise any fault with any piece of equipment and report it to the appropriate service.

Will be able to undertake weekly water testing and swabbing procedures correctly and competently, and act upon these results accordingly. Will be able to undertake all daily and weekly checks and complete the correct documentation, and act upon these results accordingly.

Will be able to complete endoscope management tasks, including filing, endoscope inventory, endoscope repairs, loan endoscopes, ensuring all information is kept in orderly and accessible systems.

Will be able to manage stock levels for products used in the decontamination area and alert the appropriate staff member should stock levels be low or require ordering.

Daily and weekly cleaning tasks of all areas are to be completed and documented.

It is your personal responsibility to maintain your accreditation in the decontamination area and to seek further training should you require it.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshires Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK . Please note that from Aprilth9 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic understanding of Endoscopic procedures
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in a medical device decontamination setting/sterile services department
• GCSE English and Maths- minimum acceptable grade C or 4
• Key Skills English and Maths- minimum level 2
• Decontamination/Sterile services training qualifications
• Quality system auditing experience
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communicator both verbally and written
• Commitment to professional development
• Maintain a professional manner at all times
• Willing and motivated to learn and develop
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communicator both verbally and written
• Commitment to professional development
  
  

Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise the workload and work flow
• Ability to accomodate the demands of the service with flexible working and good attendance
• Methodical in approach and attention to detail
  
  

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

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