Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Canterbury is looking for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to ensure equipment is disinfected before use. The role involves maintaining equipment, training opportunities, and working collaboratively in a team. Candidates should have experience in endoscopy and hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or must be willing to undertake decontamination qualifications. This position plays a crucial role in adhering to infection control standards and maintaining the quality of service.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake daily/weekly testing of AER's in endoscopy.
• Evidence of maintaining decontamination competency portfolios for all staff groups.
• Experience of assisting during endoscopy.
• Experience of working in an Endoscopy Unit.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating, maintaining and storing equipment following infection prevention guidelines.
• Participate in training and skill development within the specialty.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Basic IT skills

Able to problem solve

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

IT qualification

Evidence of electronic decontamination tracking systems

Previous experience of problem solving

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Education

Good standard of secondary education

NVQ Level 2 or Care Certificate Level 2

Decontamination qualification or willingness to undertake

Job description

Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 02 February 2026.

You will be supporting the service by ensuring equipment is disinfected and available to the clinicians and the nursing team to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring that the unit delivers service in line with National and local Decontamination Polices.

To maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in an ever-changing environment, while continuing to develop professionally in line with the demands of a responsive nursing service focussed on the needs of patients.

Main duties of the job

• Your responsibilities will be decontaminating, maintaining and storing this equipment following Infection prevention guidelines. The organisation works closely with JAG utilising JETS to assist you to become competent in your practice
• You will be a part of a forward-thinking enthusiastic team. Full induction (including four weeks supernumery) and training will be provided depending on any previous experience you may have. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this specialty.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for eligible Band 5 roles and above.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to undertake daily/weekly testing of AER\'s in endoscopy.
• Evidence of maintaining decontamination competency portfolios for all staff groups.
• Experience of assisting during endoscopy.
• Experience of working in an Endoscopy Unit.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Basic IT skills
• Able to problem solve
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
• IT qualification, Evidence of electronic decontamination tracking systems
• Previous experience of problem solving.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Knowledge

• A good understanding of Endoscopy decontamination practices
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Understanding of the principles of infection control & decontamination.
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of audit & traceability of instruments.
• Appropriate knowledge of endoscopes & associated equipment.
• Understanding of GRS & JAG in relation to quality standards.
• Awareness of DOH HTM01-06 BSG Decontamination standards
• COSHH training
• Health & Safety Training
• Evidence of maintaining AER schedules of service & maintenance with in service level agreements.
• Understanding of END21 competencies.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education.
• NVQ Level 2 or Care Certificate Level 2
• Decontamination qualification or willingness to undertake

Other

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust\'s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Work effectively under pressure.

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.

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust