Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh, Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leigh is seeking motivated individuals for technician roles in the Endoscope and Reprocessing Units. Responsibilities include the decontamination of flexible endoscopes, maintaining quality standards, and record-keeping. No previous experience necessary as training will be provided. The role requires participation in an On-Call rota and offers a part-time schedule of 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to participate in decontamination processes.
• Numeracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
• Reprocess reusable endoscopes and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate decontamination equipment and document daily work.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a focused, pro-active, forward-thinking individual? If the answer is “yes” then this could be the opportunity that you have been looking for. We are offering you the opportunity to support the expansion at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and become part of our high performing team at the Endoscope and Reprocessing Units based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and with Leigh Infirmary. This position will cover both sites (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary). NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

We have 3x vacancies at 25 hours per week, working between 8am–6pm Monday to Friday (weekends on a rotational basis) across both sites including an On-Call rota.

Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how you meet the essential criteria since that decision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of our patients.
• Receive, disassemble, manually clean, reassemble and reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes.
• Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Management Systems & JAG Standards.
• Plan your own workload with limited supervision.
• Deal with exposure to body fluids as part of the role.
• Reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, manually wash, disinfect, reprocess, check, dispatch to user and track in a controlled environment.
• Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests daily/weekly in line with maintenance schedules and quality standards.
• Undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.
• Document work production daily and maintain cleanliness of work areas, sinks, trolleys and other equipment in line with SOPs.

Requirements and Additional Information

• On-Call rota participation is expected.
• The technician will undergo training to equip them with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the Endoscope Reprocessing Unit, requiring numeracy, record keeping and attention to detail.
• Candidate may be asked to show original certificates at interview.
• Applicants should note the advert may close earlier depending on application volume.

We may close the advertisement earlier depending on the volume of applications received.

To work in accordance with ERU Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System to meet JAG (external) accreditation.

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This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025