Technician

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to perform the cleaning, inspection, and preparation of flexible endoscopes and related equipment in line with HTM 01-06 and local policies.

You will operate endoscope washer disinfectors, maintain thorough traceability records, and report faults promptly. The role requires adherence to infection control and safety standards in a busy decontamination unit.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate flexible endoscopes and associated equipment in accordance with HTM 01-06, local policies, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Perform manual cleaning, leak testing, inspection, and preparation of endoscopes prior to and following decontamination.
• Operate Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs) and drying/storage cabinets safely and effectively.
• Conduct routine checks of drying cabinets and report any faults, alarms, or performance concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain full traceability records for all endoscopes processed within the decontamination unit.
• Identify, report, and document damaged or faulty endoscopes and equipment.
• Ensure all decontamination processes are completed accurately and within agreed timescales to support clinical activity.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures and safe systems of work.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and the Trust's policies and procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and report faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Assist with validation testing, audits, quality assurance activities, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment within the Decontamination Unit.

Job description

• Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, and preparation of flexible endoscopes and associated equipment in accordance with national guidelines, local policies, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Operate and monitor endoscope washer disinfectors and other decontamination equipment, ensuring all cycles are completed correctly and documented accurately.
• Perform leak testing, visual inspection, and functional checks of endoscopes before and after decontamination to identify any faults or damage.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability documentation for all endoscopes and accessories processed within the unit.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, infection prevention and control standards, and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and HTM 01-06 requirements.
• Safely handle, transport, store, and prepare endoscopes and accessories to prevent damage and contamination.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables, chemicals, detergents, and personal protective equipment (PPE), reporting shortages as required.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance issues, incidents, and non-conformances promptly and in accordance with local procedures.
• Participate in routine environmental cleaning and housekeeping activities within the decontamination unit to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

• Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, and preparation of flexible endoscopes and associated equipment in accordance with national guidelines, local policies, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Operate and monitor endoscope washer disinfectors and other decontamination equipment, ensuring all cycles are completed correctly and documented accurately.
• Perform leak testing, visual inspection, and functional checks of endoscopes before and after decontamination to identify any faults or damage.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability documentation for all endoscopes and accessories processed within the unit.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, infection prevention and control standards, and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) and HTM 01-06 requirements.
• Safely handle, transport, store, and prepare endoscopes and accessories to prevent damage and contamination.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables, chemicals, detergents, and personal protective equipment (PPE), reporting shortages as required.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance issues, incidents, and non-conformances promptly and in accordance with local procedures.
• Participate in routine environmental cleaning and housekeeping activities within the decontamination unit to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

Main duties of the job

• Decontaminate flexible endoscopes and associated equipment in accordance with HTM 01-06, local policies, and manufacturers' instructions.
• Perform manual cleaning, leak testing, inspection, and preparation of endoscopes prior to and following decontamination.
• Operate Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs) and drying/storage cabinets safely and effectively.
• Conduct routine checks of drying cabinets and report any faults, alarms, or performance concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain full traceability records for all endoscopes processed within the decontamination unit.
• Identify, report, and document damaged or faulty endoscopes and equipment.
• Ensure all decontamination processes are completed accurately and within agreed timescales to support clinical activity.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures and safe systems of work.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and the Trust's policies and procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and report faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Assist with validation testing, audits, quality assurance activities, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment within the Decontamination Unit.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tiziana Carta Job title: Decontamination Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033155278