Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a decontamination technician to manage the full duties in the decontamination area for flexible endoscopes. The role involves working across MPH and Bridgwater Community Hospital, with exposure to blood and body fluids, ensuring high standards and compliance with policies.

You will operate decontamination equipment, perform routine tests, and participate in mandatory training to support patient safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate careful handling of reusable medical devices per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain high standards in line with department procedures and checks.
• Work with accuracy to support patient safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble reusable medical devices following instructions.
• Operate decontamination equipment and perform routine tests as per schedule.
• Meet department workload demands while achieving quality standards.
• Refer issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff.
• Attend statutory and mandatory training and inductions as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Concentration

Attention to detail

Job description

To train in the full duties of a decontamination technician in this specialist area responsible for all flexible endoscopes, in accordance with the Trust and National decontamination policies. To work flexibly at MPH and Bridgwater Community Hospital. The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Meet the demands of the department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and nonconformance reports.
• To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.
• To undertake duties as required, consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.
• To refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff.
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training and Induction as defined by the organisation and service needs and other courses considered appropriate.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.