Endoscopy Decontamination Technician — Training & On-Call

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Decontamination Technician based in the Endoscopy Department. You will be part of a team responsible for reprocessing endoscopes and related devices, including automated reprocessors and accessories.

The role offers training, on-call duties, and opportunities to advance into Sterile Services after training. The department operates a 7-day aspiration with shift patterns, and you will be required to work early and late weeks

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-going training programme in operation.
• Ability to handle different tasks and respond to workload in a busy Endoscopy Department.

Responsibilities

• To decontaminate flexible endoscopes for use in operating theatres and Endoscopy.
• To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to required cleanliness standards.
• To monitor compliance with dress code and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• To support new developments and respond to national targets and policy changes.
• Works autonomously by participating in the on-call rota providing 24/7 emergency cover on a scheduled basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Endoscopy handling

Education

None specified

Tools

Endoscopy reprocessors

Job description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Decontamination Technician based in the Endoscopy Department. You will be part of a team responsible for reprocessing endoscopes and related devices, including automated reprocessors and accessories.

The role offers training, on-call duties, and opportunities to advance into Sterile Services after training. The department operates a 7-day aspiration with shift patterns, and you will be required to work early and late weeks