Senior Theatre Support Worker - Decontamination | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Preston seeks a Decontamination Support Worker to ensure the safe decontamination of flexible endoscope devices. The ideal candidate will have a level 2 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety, working in a team-oriented environment to maintain the highest standards of hygiene. This position offers varied development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Theatre environment is preferred.
• Must be reliable and dedicated to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination duties focusing on flexible endoscope devices.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and ODPs.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Commitment to patient safety

Effective communication

Attention to hygiene standards

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Decontamination Support Worker – Make a Difference in Patient Care!

A level 2 in Health and Social Care is also an essential requirement for external candidates.

Are you experienced in a Theatre environment and ready for your next exciting challenge? Are you passionate about ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality service? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Decontamination Support Worker to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and specialised decontamination of flexible endoscope devices, ensuring the highest standards are maintained to guarantee patient safety and quality care.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference in patient care and work in an environment that values safety, professionalism, and teamwork, then we want to hear from you!

Note: Unfortunately we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of decontamination duties, with a particular focus on the cleaning and sterilisation of flexible endoscope devices.
• A strong commitment to patient safety, with the ability to work to the highest standards at all times
• Work collaboratively with registered nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), following their guidance and support at all times.
• Communicate effectively and document decontamination activities in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, adhering to established protocols.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of care standards and best practices through training and compliance with safety regulations.

Development, Team & Impact

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Duties

• Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Be able to work within the flexibility of the theatres, i.e. working days, evenings, nights & weekends
• Undertake clinical duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with Trust and local policy.
• Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and report outcome to line manager.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025