Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician

NHS; Leigh, Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician to support decontamination processes at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary. The role requires no previous experience as full training will be provided. Key skills include teamwork, communication, and attention to detail. This position involves exposure to body fluids and participation in an on-call rota. Candidates must have basic GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.

Qualifications

• GCSE level qualifications including English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• Full training provided; no previous experience needed.
• Healthcare/industry experience in health and safety and hygiene is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
• Carry out cleaning, reassembly, and reprocessing of endoscopes.
• Work under quality management systems and standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic IT Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE level qualifications including English and Maths

Job description

Go back Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician

The closing date is 09 October 2025

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 at Leigh Infirmary.

This position will cover both sites (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary).

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

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

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

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of our patients.

To carry out receipt, disassembly, manual cleaning, reassembly and reprocessing of 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.

The role involves exposure to body fluids.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note this position will be expected to participate in an on-call rota

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who would like to join our high performing, skilled and adaptable team, who provide a comprehensive service to Endoscopy Units, Operating Theatres, Wards across both the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary & Leigh sites.

This is a vital service that is a major link in the health care chain.

The technician will be expected to undergo all aspects of the training provided, which is geared to equip them with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the ERU, which requires a high degree of numeracy, record keeping ability and attention to detail.

If you proceed to interview stage, please take the opportunity to discuss further with the Recruiting Manager.

Candidates will be required to show the interview panel their original certificates.

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.
• To reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, manually wash, disinfect, reprocess, check, dispatch to user and track in a controlled environment.
• Under limited supervision by the Team Leader meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks.
• To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests daily/weekly, in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, National Quality Standards and Guidance.
• To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.
• The daily documentation of work production.
• To maintain the cleanliness of work areas sinks trolleys and other equipment, in line with the units standard operating procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE level qualifications including English and Maths or demonstrate equivalent experience

Experience

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
• Healthcare/industry experience in health and safety and hygiene.
• Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills.
• Ability to absorb and retain knowledge.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Basic English and Maths.

Additional

• Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
• Flexible.
• Good communication skill, written and spoken.
• Professional manner always.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Knowledge

• Basic English and Mathematics

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.

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust