Band 2 Decontamination Technician
The closing date is 16 February 2026
Job summary
The University Hospital Trust is part of one of the largest NHS Hospital Trusts in the UK and has an excellent reputation for the care that we provide. We value the contribution that all our staff make to a positive patient experience and are delighted to be able to offer full time and part time opportunities within our Decontamination team at Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals.
We will provide a competitive salary, uniform, generous terms and conditions including a minimum of 27 days annual leave (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours), the opportunity to join a pension scheme, training and career progression and a positive working environment.
Main duties of the job
In return you will be expected to provide an excellent customer focused service for very busy theatres and our patients.
The role will require you to manually process and test Flexible's scopes (manual dexterity is required on these types of Medical devices), operate endoscopy washer disinfector machines, use a software tracking system, undertake physical exertion such as prolong standing some bending/lifting and deliver clean scopes to some clinical areas using storage cabinets.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9014775
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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