Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to ensure the safe washing and decontaminating of endoscopic equipment. The role requires strong communication skills and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared for exposure to bodily fluids while adhering to strict safety protocols. A competitive benefits package is included, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training.
• Experience and qualification in decontamination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote personal and professional image.
• Wash and decontaminate endoscopes and related equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes and record all processes.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
• Provide clinical support and efficient running of the department.
• Assist qualified staff in delivering patient-focused care.
• Maintain communication with colleagues and external contacts.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Education

Experience and qualification in decontamination

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Our Endoscopy Decontamination Department handles decontamination of medical devices and endoscopes for the endoscopy unit and theatres.

Shifts are over 5 days Monday to Friday with possibility of weekend work.

The role involves exposure to blood and bodily fluids within a contained environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote personal and professional image in accordance with stated expectations.
• Undertake the role of washing and decontamination of endoscopes and related endoscopic equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes, record all processes of each endoscope in the tracking and tracing database, and ensure all endoscopes are stored correctly adhering to safety procedures.
• Work at all times in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures and the quality management systems, and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical support as required, and always ensure the efficient and effective running of the endoscopy department and decontamination facilities.
• Assist professionally qualified staff in delivering all aspects of care to ensure patient‑focused care is delivered safely and in a timely manner.
• Communicate in a professional manner with colleagues and understand the complexity of communication within an indicated audience.
• Maintain good relationships and communication with all disciplines within the Trust.
• Provide exceptional communication when working within the decontamination unit to be able to give and receive routine messages from endoscopy staff on the endoscopy unit.
• Maintain good relationships and effective communication with other personnel that contact is needed day‑to‑day, e.g. manufacturers and suppliers.
• Refer issues to the appropriate person where necessary, using face‑to‑face, written or IT systems.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Willingness to undertake training.
• Experience and qualification in decontamination.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate good communication skills both written and verbal.
• IT skills, experience and knowledge.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to demonstrate teamwork.
• Interest or knowledge in the speciality.

Additional Information

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.

Contact

Endoscopy Unit, The Royal Oldham Hospital