Endoscopy Decontamination Technician – Training Included

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uniform provided

Generous terms and conditions

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and career progression

Positive working environment

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the Decontamination team at Queen Elizabeth, Solihull and Heartlands hospitals.

The role involves manual cleaning and testing of flexible endoscopes, operating washer-disinfector machines, and using a tracking system. The rota includes weekends (7am–7pm) across sites, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ (E) or GCE qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manually process and test flexible endoscopes.
• Operate endoscopy washer disinfector machines.
• Use a software tracking system.
• Deliver clean scopes to clinical areas using storage cabinets.
• Work Saturdays and Sundays as part of the rota, between 7am and 7pm.
• Work across sites, including Queen Elizabeth, Solihull, Heartlands and Goodhope Hospital, as required.
• Carry out physical tasks including prolonged standing, bending and lifting.
• Apply training in infection control and in how flexible scopes and medical devices are designed and used.
• Liaise regularly with clinical colleagues, representing Trust values and respecting confidentiality.
• Provide a customer-focused service to busy theatres and patients.

Skills

Following instructions

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

GCSE/NVQ (E) or GCE

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join the Decontamination team at Queen Elizabeth, Solihull and Heartlands hospitals.

The role involves manual cleaning and testing of flexible endoscopes, operating washer-disinfector machines, and using a tracking system. The rota includes weekends (7am–7pm) across sites, with full training provided.