Decontamination Technician

Integrated Care System; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking a Decontamination Technician to assist in decontamination services within the endoscopy department. The role involves the safe delivery of services for patients undergoing procedures. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and knowledge in equality issues. The position offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working for work-life balance

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of development in understanding equalities issues.
• Ability to use technology for reprocessing endoscopes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with decontamination, storage, and distribution of endoscopes.
• Send equipment for repair as needed.

Skills

Demonstrate communication skills both orally and in writing

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Able to use technology and equipment to assist in reprocessing, care and maintenance of endoscopes

Education

Maths and English

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 21 August 2025

To assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the decontamination services within the endoscopy department for endoscopy, theatres, X-ray and ITU also to work proactively with the estates department personnel to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoing an endoscopy procedure within Worthing Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the decontamination, storage, distribution and sending for repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

Assist with the decontamination, storage, distribution and sending for repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment.

Further details see job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths and English

Skills

• Demonstrate communication skills both orally and in writing
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Able to use technology and equipment to assist in reprocessing, care and maintenance of endoscopes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)