Endoscope Decontamination Technician

Transformation Unit; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant to support our Endoscopy Unit and ensure safe, high-quality care by decontaminating endoscopes and equipment in line with national guidance.

You will join a dedicated team, handle the decontamination process, maintain accurate records, and participate in mandatory training while upholding high standards of cleanliness and patient safety.

Qualifications

• GCSE Equivalent; Basic keyboard skills; Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy; NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and prepare used endoscopes and equipment for decontamination, identifying and reporting any defects, damage or discrepancies to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Manually clean flexible endoscopes in accordance with national decontamination guidance and local Trust procedures.
• Safely load and unload flexible endoscopes from automated washer-disinfectors, reporting any faults or concerns promptly.
• Carry out routine water testing and sampling in accordance with departmental procedures and national guidance, escalating any issues appropriately.
• Identify damaged endoscopes and ensure they are referred to the appropriate manufacturer or service provider for repair.
• Complete endoscope tracking documentation and maintain accurate records of decontamination activity.
• Dispose of clinical and household waste and linen safely and appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, including daily cleaning of workstations.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and decontamination colleagues to support the smooth and safe operation of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Undertake all training relevant to the role and complete Trust-wide mandatory training as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

GCSE Equivalent

NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent

Job description

Main area Decontamination Department Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift in between 08:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday as department needs.) Job ref 151-LC5111

Employer Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Frimley Park Hospital Town Camberley Salary £26,618 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/09/2026 23:59

Band 2

Job overview

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, high-quality patient care?

We are looking for a reliable and conscientious individual to join the Endoscopy Unit atFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, supporting our medical and nursing teams and playing an essential role in the safe decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment.

A key part of this role is providing a high-quality decontamination service for the Endoscopy Unit, as well as supporting wards, departments and peripheral outpatient clinics across the Trust. You will work as part of a dedicated team, ensuring equipment is processed safely, efficiently and in line with national guidance and Trust procedures.

Main duties of the job

This is an important role where attention to detail, teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards are essential. You will also have access to training relevant to your role, alongside the Trust's mandatory training programme.

As an Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant, you will:

• Receive, inspect and prepare used endoscopes and equipment for decontamination, identifying and reporting any defects, damage or discrepancies to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Manually clean flexible endoscopes in accordance with national decontamination guidance and local Trust procedures.
• Safely load and unload flexible endoscopes from automated washer-disinfectors, reporting any faults or concerns promptly.
• Carry out routine water testing and sampling in accordance with departmental procedures and national guidance, escalating any issues appropriately.
• Identify damaged endoscopes and ensure they are referred to the appropriate manufacturer or service provider for repair.
• Complete endoscope tracking documentation and maintain accurate records of decontamination activity.
• Dispose of clinical and household waste and linen safely and appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, including daily cleaning of workstations.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and decontamination colleagues to support the smooth and safe operation of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Undertake all training relevant to the role and complete Trust-wide mandatory training as required.

Working for our organisation

Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and supportive Endoscopy team, contributing to patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care behind the scenes. Your work will be vital in ensuring that endoscopy equipment is safely prepared and available for clinical use.

If you are methodical, dependable and take pride in maintaining high standards, we would welcome your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Equivalent
• Basic keyboard skills
• Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy
• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Experience of working in a customer led environment
• Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working to a Quality system

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• A basic working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computers
• Able to work without close supervision
• Understanding of decontamination practise

Special Requirements

• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work over standard hours if required
• Understanding of decontamination practise

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.