Decontamination Technician – HSDU

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is recruiting a Decontamination Services Technician (NHS AfC Band 2) to perform production activities in the HSDU at Macclesfield District General Hospital, compliant with HSDU procedures.

The role involves receiving and inspecting used medical devices, decontaminating and disinfecting, performing daily equipment checks, and preparing items for sterilisation. A permanent full-time post, 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekends; salary £25,272 per year.

Qualifications

• GCSE standard numeracy and literacy.
• IDSc (Institute of Decontamination Sciences) Technical Certificate or
• NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) Level 3 Qualification in Decontamination or
• Equivalent Qualification and/or Experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all production related activities to provide a compliant decontamination service.
• Receive and inspect used medical devices from hospital wards, clinics, theatres and other departments.
• Decontaminate and disinfect soiled medical devices according to HSDU procedures.
• Carry out daily routine checks on HSDU processing equipment and facilities.
• Pack, label and prepare for sterilisation medical devices and documentation following procedures.
• Receive and inspect medical devices from HSDU customers within the Trust.

Skills

Good Numeracy and Literacy

Education

IDSc Technical Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Decontamination

Equivalent Qualification/Experience

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is recruiting a Decontamination Services Technician (NHS AfC Band 2) to perform production activities in the HSDU at Macclesfield District General Hospital, compliant with HSDU procedures.

The role involves receiving and inspecting used medical devices, decontaminating and disinfecting, performing daily equipment checks, and preparing items for sterilisation. A permanent full-time post, 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekends; salary £25,272 per year.