Decontamination Technician

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is looking for a motivated Decontamination Technician to join the team at Croydon University Hospital. You will be responsible for reprocessing, inspecting, packing and distributing reusable medical devices in a busy decontamination unit.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work as part of a team, and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and on-call shifts. Training and safeguarding procedures are emphasised, with a focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Able to handle equipment with bodily fluids and perform manual handling.
• Thorough documentation and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reprocess and distribute medical devices for patient use.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a rota.
• Work in line with Quality Management System and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

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.

1. 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.
2. To comply with all reasonable requests made by a Supervisor, Manager or designated Decontamination Technician.
3. 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.
4. To inform a Supervisor when any raw material stocks are becoming low.
5. 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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References

Please provide a minimum of 3 years' employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

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.