Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for an Endoscope Reprocessing Technician to join the Endoscope and Reprocessing Units at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary. The role covers both sites with 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and requires weekend work as per the roster.

You will follow SOPs and QMS, reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, document work, and operate decontamination equipment under supervision.

Qualifications

• Endoscope reprocessing experience desirable
• Ability to work to SOPs and QMS
• Attention to detail and numeracy

Responsibilities

• Reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes and perform manual cleaning and disinfection
• Maintain and document work in controlled environment
• Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests
• Work across Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary sites
• Participate in weekend rota and ensure high quality standards

Job description

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 at Leigh Infirmary. This position will cover both sites (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary). We have x3 vacancies working 30 hours per week working between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday across both sites. Weekend working required (roster in place)

• 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.

THIS VACANCY IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of our patients. To carry out receipt, manual cleaning and reprocessing of reusable flexible endoscopes. Work in accordance with the Department's standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems. Plan your own workload with limited supervision. The role involves exposure to body fluids. This role does not communicate with patients. 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. 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.

Values

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

WWL is 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. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. 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.

• 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 unit's standard operating procedures.

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.