Decontamination Technician

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Endoscopy Decontamination Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes, ensuring high standards of patient care. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in healthcare. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as the unit operates 7 days a week.

Benefits

In-house training

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be conscientious and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Manual dexterity is essential.
• Experience is desirable, but not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
• Managing equipment for procedure readiness.
• Sending scopes for service and repair.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Job description

We are looking for a motivated person who is interested in helping to provide a safe, high quality Endoscopy Decontamination service to patients at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

You'll work closely with the team to provide the best care for our patients working under strict guidelines and protocols. However once training has been provided, staff will look to you for advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice.

You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You will need to possess GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English and have the ability to work to tight deadlines as the Endoscopy Unit is extremely busy with all three procedure rooms running to full capacity.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You must also have excellent documentation and record keeping skills.

Experience is desirable but not required as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The job involves the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.

Manual dexterity is an essential requirement to the role. You will become an expert in this area and will be expected to take a lead in the decontamination room. This will involve managing the equipment so that scopes are ready for morning, afternoon and evening lists.

You will also be required to send scopes away for service and repair.

The Endoscopy Unit provides a service to both outpatients and in-patients undergoing Gastroscopy, EUS, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy EBUS and PEG insertion. The unit is currently open 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays.

We will provide in house training and fully support your professional development.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!