MECDU Decontamination Assistant

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole seeks a dedicated individual to ensure the cleanliness and safety of hospital equipment. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of decontamination procedures and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination. You will provide essential services to support effective patient treatment, working in a fast-paced hospital environment. Previous experience in a similar healthcare setting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decontamination procedures is essential.
• Good hand to eye coordination is essential.
• Ability to work while standing for prolonged periods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospital equipment is clean and safe for use.
• Provide high-quality decontamination service in a timely manner.

Skills

Knowledge of decontamination procedures

Good hand to eye coordination

Ability to work while standing for prolonged periods

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

Ensuring hospital equipment including mattresses, pressure relieving mattresses, slings and general clothes washing is in a clean and safe condition.

The department’s overall objective is to provide the service users with quality cleaned and decontaminated items, in a timely and efficient manner, as required for the effective treatment of patients.

To provide a high-quality decontamination service of devices to wards and departments across the hospital in a timely manner

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of decontamination procedures

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in similar environment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of layout of Hospital

Desirable criteria

• Able to follow policy and procedure

Technical skills

Essential criteria

• Good hand to eye co-ordination
• Able to work while standing for prolonged periods