Endoscope Decontamination Technician - Endoscope Decontamination Units (EDU)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Permanent technician for the New Victoria Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination Unit. The role focuses on accurate inspection, cleaning, and loading of AERs for surgical procedures to support patient care.

Applicants should have one year training in EDU operations, strong attention to quality procedures, and good communication skills to work effectively as part of a team within the ED unit.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination and use of washer/disinfectors.
• Ability to follow HTM2030 standards and policies.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Accurate inspection, manual cleaning, loading of AERs for surgical procedures.
• Cleaning of flexible scope equipment to comply with Decontamination Standards.
• Compliance with Health and Safety, Fire, Security policies and procedures.
• Correct operation of washer/disinfectors, drying cabinets and EDU equipment.
• Ensure tracking and traceability from EDU to each patient.
• Complete documentation for equipment tracking through the decontamination process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual Cleaning

Health & Safety

Team worker

Numerate

Communication skills

Education

EDU operations

Tools

Washer/Disinfectors

Drying cabinets

EDU equipment

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.

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

Policies Including

• 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

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.