Endoscopy Decontamination Apprentice

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking Endoscopy Decontamination Apprentices for an 18-month apprenticeship. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, and be willing to learn and complete the Decontamination training program. The role involves ensuring timely decontamination of scopes and team collaboration. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of being part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must have visa/residency status covering the apprenticeship duration.

Responsibilities

• Meet targets set by the decontamination Manager.
• Ensure scopes are collected, decontaminated, and returned in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust

Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme

Education

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Decontamination Apprentice

The closing date is 14 December 2025

This is an 18 month Apprenticeship opportunity in the Endoscopy Decontamination Units for two Apprentices one at Royal Hallamshire Hospital and one at Northern General Hospital.

The Royal Hallamshire unit operates between the hours of 7.30am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday, the Northern General unit operates within the hours of 8.00am - 10.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 8.00pm Friday and 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday.

As this is an Apprentice role the post holder will be Supervised at all times they may be required to work on either of the Trusts sites where decontamination services are performed.

At RHH this will be on a 9.00am - 17.00pm shift Monday - Friday and at NGH it will be 8.00am - 16.00pm shift Monday - Friday.The holder will train alongside the technicians and be provided with support from the department Supervisors and the Decontamination Manager.

Main duties of the job

To reach the targets and goals required by the Trust decontaminationManager in line with the National standards and support the development of a quality system to ensure the highest standards are met for the services users and in turn for the patients of the Trust.

To ensure all scopes required for use are collected, decontaminated and returned within the agreed time limit, to assist all service users in the provision of their Service and in the event of a fast-track requirement.

About us

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience of being part of a team to achieve the same outcome

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust
• Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme for AFC band 3 including off site training courses specific for their role

Personal Qualities

• Wiling to learn
• Must have been a UK, EEA or EU resident for the last 3 years
• Must have visa/residency status which covers the duration of the apprenticeship plus 3 months which will be 18 months
• Must not be overqualified for the apprenticeship. If they already have a qualification or degree in Healthcare Science or something similar, then they will not be suitable for the apprenticeship.

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust