Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking dedicated staff to join their Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital. The role involves assisting in the decontamination process, booking clinical items, and contributing to a high-quality patient care environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational and teamwork skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning. The position offers £24,465 per year plus weekend enhancements.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications, but a good standard of education required.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the decontamination team and wider Endoscopy Unit team.
• Assist in the decontamination process.
• Work with soiled items returned from clinical procedures.
• Book clinical items in and out of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Adhere to the Trust's policy on confidentiality.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Commitment to learn new skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital.

The department has recently opened its new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility.

You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management. In return for your skills and commitment we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported by training opportunities.

The Endoscopy unit at Torbay Hospital has been recognised nationally for its high standards of patient care, recognised as an exemplar site for Endoscopy care, training and Bowel Cancer Screening.

The Endoscopy Unit delivers an extended service to include evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to work as part of the decontamination team and the wider Endoscopy Unit team in a collaborative and respectful wa
• To assist in the decontamination process for use in direct patient care, in accordance with policies and procedure
• Working with soiled items returned from clinical procedures for Decontamination and Sterilisatio
• Book clinical items in and out of the Endoscopy Unit
• To adhere to the Trust's policy on confidentialit
• To be aware and update knowledge of hospital policies and procedures from the Trusts intrane
• To be responsible for own knowledge of the Trust's and Departmental Health & Safety Policy and Risk Register

About us

We're an award-winning NHS Trust that has always proudly been at the forefront of delivering innovative health and care.

Our more than 7,000 people and volunteers deliver compassionate care from more than 15 sites across Torbay and South Devon, with our main acute hospital site at Torbay Hospital and a number of community hospitals and health and wellbeing centres across our geography.

We passionately believe that the best way to care for people is by focusing on what matters to them, putting them at the centre of everything we do and integrating services around them. We believe that care as close to home as possible benefits everyone.

South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system. Please see this short video.Click here!

Job responsibilities

For the detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description attached to the job advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications, but a good standard of education required
• Attend mandatory training sessions

Knowledge

• Basic computer skills
• Organisational skills
• Able to prioritise unit and own workload

Specific Skills

• Willing to develop knowledge of endoscopy and endoscopes to include the decontamination of equipment
• Able to use own initiative
• Commitment to learn new skills
• Working with other team members, ensuring a safe environment
• Able to work as part of a team

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a yearPer Annum + Weekend Enhancements