Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton, Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to train in the safe decontamination and processing of flexible endoscopes, working to Trust and national standards. The role involves comprehensive training across Musgrove Park Hospital and Bridgwater Community Hospital within a supportive team dedicated to patient safety.

You will learn to clean, disinfect and reprocess equipment, follow policies, and maintain high-quality, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE English & Maths (minimum grade C/4).
• Experience in healthcare or decontamination is desirable.
• Good communication and IT literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet the demands of a busy service while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Disassemble, inspect and reassemble reusable medical devices per manufacturers' instructions.
• Operate decontamination equipment and perform routine testing according to quality standards.
• Follow procedures to ensure equipment is processed safely for clinical use.
• Escalate concerns to senior team members when needed.
• Participate in induction, mandatory training and ongoing development.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Decontamination Technician within a specialist service that plays a vital role in patient safety and infection prevention. You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to safely decontaminate and process flexible endoscopes, working to Trust and national decontamination standards.

As part of a supportive team, you will:

• Receive comprehensive training in all aspects of flexible endoscope decontamination and reprocessing.
• Help ensure equipment is cleaned, disinfected and prepared to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Follow Trust policies and national guidelines to support safe and effective patient care.
• Work flexibly across both Musgrove Park Hospital and Bridgwater Community Hospital to meet service needs.
• Contribute to a professional, efficient service that supports clinical teams and patient treatment pathways.

This role is ideally suited to someone who is reliable, keen to learn, and takes pride in delivering high standards. Please note that the position involves working in an environment where there is exposure to blood and body fluids, with appropriate training and protective equipment provided.

Main duties of the job

As part of our specialist decontamination team, you'll help ensure reusable medical devices are processed safely and efficiently, supporting high standards of patient care and infection prevention. In this role, you will:

• Meet the demands of a busy service while consistently maintaining high-quality standards, monitored through quality checks and performance measures.
• Use a high level of concentration and manual dexterity to carefully disassemble, inspect and reassemble reusable medical devices in line with manufacturers' instructions.
• Operate specialist decontamination equipment and carry out routine testing in accordance with quality standards, planned maintenance schedules and national guidance.
• Follow established procedures to ensure all equipment is processed safely and effectively for clinical use.
• Escalate concerns, unexpected issues or uncertainties to senior team members when appropriate.
• Undertake a range of duties that support the smooth running of the service and meet the changing needs of the department.
• Participate fully in induction, mandatory training and ongoing development opportunities to maintain knowledge, skills and compliance.

This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, reliable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About us

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:

• 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.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths -- minimum acceptable grade C or 4

Experience

• Experience of producing quality products within a defined performance criteria
• Previous experience of decontamination and knowledge of working with a Quality Management System

Additional Criteria

• Must be able to work flexibly across both sites at Musgrove Park and Bridgwater Community hospital
• Effective communicator both verbally and written
• Ability to use IT and check documents

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.