Decontamination Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

In-house training

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is recruiting a technician to support the decontamination service, responsible for reprocessing reusable medical devices used in theatres, wards and clinics across Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology and Urology. No prior experience is required as full training is provided in-house over a period of one year.

A shift system, including night shifts, requires complete flexibility in working hours to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided in-house over one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive reprocessing service for the decontamination of reusable medical devices for theatres, wards and clinics across multiple specialties.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We have a vacancy available for the position of technician due to an expansion in our service activity. We require enthusiastic and hard working individuals to join our team who are responsible for providing a comprehensive reprocessing service for the decontamination of reusable medical devices for theatres, wards and clinics covering a range of specialities that include Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology and Urology.

Due to the unique service we provide, previous experience is not required as full training is provided, in house, over a period of one year.

A shift system is in place and that includes nightshift. You will be expected to be completely flexible in your hours of work to suit the needs of the service.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

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