Endoscopy Decontamination Health Care Assistant

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their decontamination team. You will be responsible for the effective decontamination of endoscopes, ensuring high quality standards. This role emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Previous decontamination experience is desirable but not required as training will be offered. If you are detail-oriented and a supportive team player, apply for this exciting opportunity now.

Benefits

Varied development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous Endoscopy decontamination experience would be desirable; however, training will be provided to an excellent standard.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of endoscopes to required standards.
• Maintain high quality, safe, and efficient decontamination processes.
• Support the team in the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

The Health Care Assistant's main responsibility is the decontamination of endoscopes. They will demonstrate excellent problem solving skills as the role can be physically demanding as we strive to deliver a service with excellent standards. This is a fast paced environment with a highly skilled team who have a commitment to quality in delivery. Across both units, we carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to both outpatients and inpatients.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of endoscopes to required standards.
• Maintain high quality, safe, and efficient decontamination processes within two JAG accredited Endoscopy units.
• Work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital Endoscopy units, providing cross-site cover as needed.
• Support the team in the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as part of an integrated service.

Procedures and Units

• Royal Preston Hospital procedures include: GI procedures (OGD/Colonoscopy/Flexible sigmoidoscopy/Endoscopic Mucosal Resection EMR/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ERCP/Endoscopic Ultrasound EUS); participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP); Diagnostic bronchoscopies; GI Emergency Bleed rota; Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy including EBUS/TBNA; Endobronchial Valves and coils and stents; Thoracoscopy; Indwelling Pleural catheter (IPC) placement; Nasal-endoscopy for Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO).
• Chorley District Hospital procedures include: GI procedures (OGD/Colonoscopy/Flexible sigmoidoscopy/Endoscopic Mucosal Resection EMR/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ERCP/Breath Tests); Diagnostic bronchoscopies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous Endoscopy decontamination experience would be desirable; however, training will be provided to an excellent standard.
• This is not predominantly a patient facing role; suitability includes strong attention to detail and ability to work well in a team.

Additional Information

This exciting opportunity will allow you to work as part of a dedicated, hardworking and friendly decontamination team at the Trust. You may be based at Royal Preston Hospital with cross-site cover at Chorley District Hospital as needed. The Trust supports varied development opportunities and aims to ensure you contribute to high-quality patient care across its local area.