Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) across St Mary’s Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital in London. The role is full-time at Band 3 on a fixed-term contract of 10 months ending 30 June 2027.

You will work 37.5 hours per week across shifts 08:00–20:00, with opportunities for weekend bank shifts and a focus on safe decontamination of endoscopes and reusable devices in line with

Qualifications

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)
• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
• QMS / internal audit certificate.

Responsibilities

• Undertake decontamination science duties and assist Decontamination Supervisors in high quality, safe, efficient decontamination of Endoscopes and medical devices.
• Oversee timely collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing, dispatch and delivery of reusable medical devices; record tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems.
• Work in accordance with Department SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Welcome and accompany visitors to the department.
• Plan workload with limited supervision to deliver timely, smooth and accurate production.
• Role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.

Skills

Endoscope decontamination

Education

English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher

NVQ3 (Decontamination)

QMS / internal audit certificate

Job description

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 10 months (end date 30/06/2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 290-MIC-2259

Site Trust wide Town London Salary £31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2026 23:59

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) team, as a Decontamination Technician.

Main duties will include to work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

You will be required to undertake work across all sites (St Mary’s Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital), Monday to Friday, with shift patterns between 08:00-20:00. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake decontamination science duties & assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Supervisors, in providing a high quality, specialised, safe & efficient decontamination of endoscopes & medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
• To carry out the timely collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning,
  disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing, dispatch & delivery of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking & tracing) database.
• Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures& Quality Management Systems.
• To welcome & accompany visitors to the department.
• Plan your own workload with limited supervision to deliver timely, smooth & accurate production.
• The role involves exposure to blood & body fluids.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/qualifications

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)
• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
• QMS / internal audit certificate.

Experience

• 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Relevant Operator training.
• Service sector work

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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