Decontamination Technician

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated person to join the Endoscopy Decontamination service at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. You will work under strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality decontamination for patients.

After training, you will take lead in the decontamination room with excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and clear documentation. The service operates across multiple lists and requires teamwork and reliable communication.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• Conscientious with good attention to detail.
• Willing to follow training and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.
• Lead in the decontamination room and manage equipment for morning/afternoon/evening lists.
• Arrange sending scopes away for service and repair.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Conscientious

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job overview

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

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team - clinical or non-clinical - plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values - ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

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