Decontamination Technician (XN02)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking two motivated Decontamination Technicians to join the team in Leeds, providing essential decontamination services for endoscopes. Key responsibilities include using automated equipment, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the department's operational needs. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a controlled environment.
• Understanding of Infection control and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with automated decontamination equipment.
• Document daily maintenance of machines.
• Handle contaminated medical devices safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow protocols

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Good verbal and numerical skills

Job description

DecontaminationTechnician, Band 2. St James (SJH) and Leeds General Infirmary sites (LGI)

Weare looking for 2 enthusiastic and motivated flexible DecontaminationTechnicians to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Service.

Thedepartment provides a decontamination service for all flexible endoscopes usedacross the SJH and LGI sites.

Thedecontamination team provides a service 7 days a week with shift times basedaround the needs of the service and its users. (Shift patterns are currentlyunder review).

07.00-15.00Monday - Friday

10.00-18.00Monday - Friday

The post requires long periods of standing andrepetition of tasks as well as attention to detail and the ability to followprescribed protocols. The service is compliant to JAG and ISO Standards and hasan implemented Quality Management System compliant with ISO 13485

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful candidate will be able to work as a part of a team in a fast-pacedenvironment which requires multi-tasking and ability to work in a flexiblemanner to meet the changing needs of the service which includes working crosssite.

The use of automateddecontamination equipment including Endoscope Washer Disinfectors as part ofthe automated decontamination processes employed within the unit

To work in accordance withdepartmental policies and procedures in line with the departments QualityManagement System

To undertake the manual clean forflexible endoscopes prior to automated decontamination andcommunication/escalation of any failures

To document all daily maintenanceof machines and equipment as required

To ensure all processes arerecorded on the electronic tracking and traceability system

To ensure that all necessarydocumentation is completed in accordance with departmental protocols

To carry out and record allDaily/Weekly checks in line with HTM guidance and departmental protocols

Whilstprevious knowledge of working within a decontamination service would be anadvantage, training can be provided to candidates that can demonstrate anunderstanding of the decontamination process and current regulatory standardsapplicable to decontamination and medical devices.

About us

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this asa strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staffand set out what they see as important to how we work.

Ourfive values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Thepost holder must comply at all times with Leeds ways and values.

Weare a very small team working in a very specialized department supporting theendoscopy services throughout Leeds Teaching Hospitals bringing together a widerange of skills and expertise across the Trust.

Weare working innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highestquality service. By working for LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of thatchange.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' me

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thepost holder will work as part of a team in all areas of the endoscopere-processing unit and will be expected to work flexibly to cover all shiftpatterns

Theposition will require handling of contaminated medical devices (endoscopes),wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the safeoperation of decontamination equipment

Thepost holder will support the implementation and maintenance of the QualityManagement System across the service

To be responsible for there-stocking of chemicals and disposable items required within the department

To report equipment faults tosupervisors/managers in line with manufacturer guidelines, SOP and TrustPolicy

To maintain records of repairs toequipment within the department.

To escalate to senior members ofstaff any faults identified that may prevent the safe reprocessing andavailability of endoscopic equipment

To transport clean/contaminatedendoscopes between the point of use (clinical user areas) and thedecontamination unit

The post holder will be required towork flexibly on a rotational basis to cover the needs of the service

Working in accordance with andsupporting the quality management system

The post holder will provide aservice for all clinical areas using endoscopes on LTHT sites as requested

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• To achieve agreed standards of personal and professional development within the specified timescales. including keeping mandatory training up to date

Experience

• Experience of working in a controlled environment, Ability to maintain skills specific for the decontamination unit
• Ability to maintain skills specific for the decontamination unit

Qualifications

• Good verbal and numerical skills with the ability to use IT equipment and systems The ability to work in an organized and methodical manner Good listening and communication skills
• Decontamination and equipment and medical devices Good understanding of Infection control and COSHH regulations

Skills & Behaviours

• To be able to independently prioritise own workload ,Ability to work under as part of a team, Ability to work to tight schedules, Able to adapt positively to change

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.