Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ascot; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust recherche un technicien de décontamination pour rejoindre son équipe à l'hôpital Heatherwood. Ce rôle essentiel implique le nettoyage et la désinfection d'équipements d'endoscopie, garantissant la sécurité des patients. Aucune expérience n'est requise, mais une volonté d'apprendre et un souci du détail sont essentiels. Une formation complète sera fournie par des collègues expérimentés.

Benefits

Formation complète

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Opportunités de développement des compétences

Qualifications

• Personne fiable et orientée vers les détails, avec une approche proactive pour apprendre.
• Aucune expérience préalable requise, juste une forte éthique de travail et une volonté d'apprendre.

Responsibilities

• Suivre les procédures opérationnelles standard et les systèmes de gestion de la qualité.
• Nettoyer, désinfecter et stocker l'équipement d'endoscopie avec précision.
• Maintenir des enregistrements précis des procédures et de l'entretien de l'équipement.

Skills

Fiabilité

Attention aux détails

Approche proactive

Travail en équipe

Job description

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Job Overview

Join Our Endoscopy Decontamination Team at Heatherwood Hospital – Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Unit based at Heatherwood Hospital, part of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and professional team, working in a modern and friendly environment.

About The Role

Situated within the Day Surgery Unit, the Decontamination Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes used across Endoscopy services. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, working closely with experienced practitioners to support patient safety and service efficiency.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management Systems to ensure all processes meet required standards
• Clean, disinfect and store delicate endoscopy equipment safely and efficiently, validating each stage of the process
• Maintain accurate records of procedures, testing, and equipment maintenance
• Assist with stock management, including ordering specialist decontamination items in line with Trust procurement guidelines
• Wear appropriate PPE and uphold infection control practices at all times
• Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider team

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We deliver a range of services, including specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery services across a wider area. Our hospitals include Frimley Park in Frimley, Heatherwood in Ascot, and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our core values—Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future—guide everything we do. We also host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park, providing care alongside NHS staff.

What We Offer

• Full training delivered by experienced colleagues
• A friendly, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in decontamination and infection control
• A key role within a forward-thinking NHS Trust

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning
• A team player who values precision and infection prevention
• No previous experience required—just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Want to Find Out More?

If you’re interested in making a difference behind the scenes in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Our decontamination team can answer questions and provide more insights into the role.

Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health.

For further information, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role.