Trainee Decontamination Technician

NHS Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is inviting applications for a trainee technician within the Area Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit (ASDU). The role covers decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and Endoscopes at FVRH.

You will join a busy, multi-disciplinary team in ASDU & Endoscopy. Working hours are 5/7 with shifts Mon–Fri 7am–10pm and Sat/Sun 8am–4pm; training will progress from Agenda for Change Band 2 to Band 3.

Qualifications

• Decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and Endoscopes.
• Work in ASDU & Endoscopy based at FVRH in a busy, multi-disciplinary team.
• Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate decontamination equipment and sterilisation processes.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team in ASDU & Endoscopy.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs (5/7, Mon–Sun, with varied hours).

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS OPEN TO EXISTING NHS FORTH VALLEY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
A vacancy has arisen within the ASDU (Area Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit) for a trainee technician. The core activity of a decontamination unit is the decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of re-usable medical devices & processing of Endoscopes. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. ASDU is an extremely busy department and at times can be physically demanding. You will undertake all tasks appropriate in all aspects of the operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within ASDU & Endoscopy which is based in FVRH.
Hours of Work: - 5/7 The department is open Monday to Friday 7am-10pm & 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. The post holder will have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Rate of Pay: Agenda for Change Band 2 progressing to Band 3 once training is complete.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
Informal Enquiries to –
Michelle Forsyth
ASDU Manager
01324 673538
[e-mail]
Certificate of Sponsorship
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