Jobs in Carlisle, France

Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle

Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 10 pm (2 x 25 hour shifts)

Mature, experienced team members form a stable core. The successful candidate will have Maths and English literacy, and will receive comprehensive training in decontamination processes for surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes. After training, the candidate must undertake a nationally recognised qualification in decontamination.

• Reprocess reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes in accordance with manufacturers’ processing instructions.
• Provide advice and support the training of trainee decontamination technicians effectively.
• Use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of reusable instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the planned preventive maintenance schedule, quality standards and guidance.
• Communicate with enquiries from users and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
• Lift and handle all reusable instruments and flexible endoscopes in compliance with manual handling procedures.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Follow the decontamination department’s training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager.
• Meet the demands of the department’s workload while consistently achieving high quality standards, measured by in‑process checks and non‑conformance reports.

Essential: Maths and English literacy, and the ability to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in decontamination after initial training.

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)