Decontamination Technician

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Cycle to work

Flexible working

In-house training

Annual leave trading

Subsidised restaurant

On-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton is recruiting a Decontamination Technician (Band 3) to join our Endoscopy Decontamination room. You will decontaminate endoscopes in a fast-paced unit, following IPC and JAG guidelines, and maintain accurate documentation and traceability.

The post is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £25,760–£27,476 per year. We value teamwork and patient safety, and offer an supportive environment with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Decontamination of endoscopes in accordance with IPC and JAG guidelines.
• Accurate completion of daily/weekly logbooks and traceability of scopes.

Responsibilities

• Working in the Endoscopy Decontamination room to decontaminate endoscopes.
• Liaise with internal and external authorised persons and maintain paperwork.

Job description

• PLEASE NOTE: This Band 3 role is not eligible for current, or future visa sponsorship**

Decontamination Technician

37.5 hours per week (5 day working: Monday - Friday)

Permanent

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 29th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

• This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

• There is an exciting opportunity to join our JAG accredited Endoscopy unit. The endoscopy unit is a fast-paced area with 4 procedure rooms. We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (upper GI, lower GI, and respiratory procedures).
• You will be responsible for working in the Endoscopy Decontamination room. You will adhere to strict IPC and JAG guidelines whilst decontaminating endoscopes, using AEDs and drying cabinets. You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external authorised persons. The role includes, ensuring paperwork is completed, inclusive of daily/weekly logbooks and traceability of scopes.
• The role will be to provide and support training for other members of staff working alongside you in Decontamination, working to JAG and unit standards.

Here At George Eliot Our Vision To ‘excel At Patient Care’ Takes Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically-led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Services Delivered By Inspiring, Friendly And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values Which Underpin Everything We Do. Our Values Are Not Just Words On a Piece Of Paper, They Bond Us Together, Reflect Our Ambition And Shape Who We Are

Effective Open Communication

xcellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Coleman Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 027686351351

Endoscopy Unit - Ext 4256