Endoscopy Decontamination Specialist

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

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