Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The role involves ensuring a compliant decontamination process for flexible endoscopes, requiring detail-oriented, flexible candidates who can work in a team. Occasional weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ensure compliant decontamination process for flexible endoscopes.
• Complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Responsibilities

• Manual and automated cleaning, disinfection, and storage of endoscopes.
• Work within a busy, friendly small team.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Job description

Vacancy: Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

A vacancy has arisen within the Endoscopy Department for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, working within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, detail-oriented, and enjoy working within a busy, friendly small team. Cross-site working may sometimes be required.

The core responsibility of this role is to ensure a compliant decontamination process, including manual and automated cleaning, disinfection, and storage of flexible endoscopes.

The department primarily operates from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with potential extension to 8 pm. Occasional weekend work (Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm) may be required, and flexibility during these hours is essential.

The duties of this position include completing a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Forsyth, ASDU/EDU Manager, at 01324 673538.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with UK Immigration Rules, this position does not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas applicants should review alternative immigration options before applying. More information is available at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By applying, you confirm that your answers are your own work and reflect your personal knowledge, skills, and experience. Non-compliance may lead to withdrawal of your application.

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NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are positive about disabled applicants and will offer interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.