Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol is recruiting an Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant for the Endoscopy unit at Queens Day Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary. The role covers receiving, disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting and storing endoscopes in controlled environments, with full traceability records.

You will support the Decontamination Lead and team, perform daily washer tests, check equipment, complete documentation, log issues, and work with the estates

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, clean, disinfect and store endoscopes in controlled environments, ensuring comprehensive records of all tasks are maintained for tracking traceability purposes.
• Assist the decontamination team daily and undertake timely tasks within the decontamination area.
• Inspect the cleanliness and durability of equipment/instrumentation and check items accordingly.
• Ensure daily tests of washer/disinfectors are performed per procedure manual.
• Complete documentation legibly and promptly; log issues in paper and/or computer systems.
• Resolve problems within the decontamination areas and maintain contact with end users about production and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with the estate's decontamination engineering team and maintain mandatory training up to date.

Job description

Company:

Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of Endoscopy Decontamination Assistants at our Endoscopy unit at Queens Day Unit in Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The post holder will undertake decontamination of flexible endoscopes duties according to equipment requirements and assist the supervisors and manager in providing and maintaining a high-quality service, this will be inclusive of logistical responsibilities and management of reusable medical devices utilised within clinical care.

The post holder will be required to receive, disassemble, clean, disinfect and store endoscopes within controlled environments, ensuring comprehensive records of all tasks are maintained for tracking traceability purposes, adhering to the departments Standard Operating procedures and quality management systems to ensure an effective and compliant service is delivered.

• To support the Decontamination Lead and decontamination team daily and undertake timely tasks within the decontamination area supporting the team, and processes in accordance with NHS Bristol Foundation Trust Policy and Procedures.
• To participate in the decontamination of contaminated endoscopes/equipment that arrives in the department.
• To ensure that daily tests of the department's machinery i.e. washer/disinfectors, is undertaken as per procedure manual.
• To inspect the cleanliness/correctness of equipment/instrumentation together with checking the items for durability.
• To ensure all documentation is completed in a legible, correct and timely manner.
• To ensure that issues raised are recorded and logged on either paper and/or via computer systems.
• To resolve problems that occurs within the decontamination areas. Maintain contact with end users about production and turnaround times.
• To problem solve and troubleshoot along with all service users.
• To work collaboratively with members of the estate's decontamination engineering team.
• Working in the decontamination area, maintaining the relevant competencies and keeping mandatory training up to date.
• Respond to water tests results/parameters (e.g. microbiological contamination, chemical levels and temperature) according to official guidance and protocol.

NHS Bristol Foundation Trust (BFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 20,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. BFT has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 - £31,157 per annum or pro rata for part time

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust