Endoscope Decontamination Technician - Endoscope Decontamination Units (EDU)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a permanent Endoscopy Decontamination Unit technician at New Victoria Hospital. The role involves multi-skilled work across decontamination operations, maintaining high-quality service, and ensuring patient safety. Previous decontamination experience is essential.

The role is full-time (36 hours) with a 4-day pattern and overtime on alternating Saturdays. NHSGGC emphasizes development opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decontamination processes and use of endoscopy equipment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to strict quality procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Accurate inspection and cleaning of AERs and flexible scopes for surgical use.
• Load, operate washers/disinfectors, drying cabinets and EDU equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and HTM2030 standards.
• Maintain tracking and documentation for traceability of equipment to patients.
• Carry out daily tests and duties as defined in HTM2030.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy & literacy

Willingness to learn

Education

Good general education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Permanent technician within New Victoria Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination Unit.

As a key member of the team we are seeking the post holder to become multi skilled in all areas of the job. In maintaining and delivery of a high-quality decontamination service within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU)

Previous decontamination experience is essential.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in New Victoria Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 4 days a week for both posts, day off on a rota basis
• Overtime available every 2nd Saturday

Key responsibilities:

• Accurate inspection, manual cleaning, correct loading of AERs of all flexible scopes for use in surgical procedures to ensure continuing customer satisfaction for the benefit of patient care.
• Cleaning of flexible scope equipment to comply with Decontamination Standards.
• Compliance with all Departmental/ Divisional Health and Safety Fire, Security and other policies /regulations to ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Correct/safe operation of washer /disinfectors, drying cabinets and all other EDU equipment to ensure compliance with testing regime and HTM2030.
• Operation of equipment to ensure tracking and traceability from EDU to each individual patient is achieved.
• Ensure completion of Documentation to ensure tracking and traceability of equipment through the decontamination process.
• Carry out duties/daily test as operator as defined in HTM2030

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

The Jobholder requires to have knowledge of, be proficient in, or undertake training in the following: -

• 1 year training to be undertaken in all aspects of operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within EDU
• Develop proficient knowledge on operation of all EDU equipment including washer/disinfectors and drying cabinets
• Methods of decontamination and compatibility/suitability with equipment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to strict quality procedures.
• Ability to train new Technicians.
• Good all round education.
• Numerate, literate and practical.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team-worker
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Glasgow

- Environmental

- Health & Safety policies and procedures

- Infection Control

- Staff Governance

- Waste Management.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Susan Hailstones, EDU Manager, On 0141 347 8882 or email [e-mail]

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