Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 21 May 2025

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Job summary

Join Our Endoscopy Decontamination Team at Heatherwood Hospital - Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn?We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Unit based at Heatherwood Hospital, part of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and professional team, working in a modern and friendly environment.

About the RoleSituated within the Day Surgery Unit, the Decontamination Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes used across Endoscopy services. You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, working closely with experienced practitioners to support patient safety and service efficiency.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management Systems to ensure all processes meet required standards

  • Clean, disinfect and store delicate endoscopy equipment safely and efficiently, validating each stage of the process

  • Maintain accurate records of procedures, testing, and equipment maintenance

  • Assist with stock management, including ordering specialist decontamination items in line with Trust procurement guidelines

  • Wear appropriate PPE and uphold infection control practices at all times

  • Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider team

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC298

Job locations

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 8AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

  • Full training delivered by experienced colleagues

  • A friendly, collaborative working environment

  • Opportunities to develop skills in a specialist area of decontamination and infection control

  • A key role within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS Trust

Who Were Looking For

  • Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning

  • A team player who values precision and understands the importance of infection prevention

  • No previous experience is required just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn

Want to Find Out More?If youre interested in making a difference behind the scenes in a vital healthcare setting, wed love to hear from you. Our decontamination team is happy to answer any questions and provide more insight into the role.

Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health.

For further information, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

  • Full training delivered by experienced colleagues

  • A friendly, collaborative working environment

  • Opportunities to develop skills in a specialist area of decontamination and infection control

  • A key role within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS Trust

Who Were Looking For

  • Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning

  • A team player who values precision and understands the importance of infection prevention

  • No previous experience is required just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn

Want to Find Out More?If youre interested in making a difference behind the scenes in a vital healthcare setting, wed love to hear from you. Our decontamination team is happy to answer any questions and provide more insight into the role.

Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health.

For further information, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Values and behaviours are expected to mirror those of the trust

Desirable

  • Demonstrates values and behaviours above what is expected

ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Previous experience working in team & good communicator.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Decontamination

QUALIFICATIONS (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ3 Technical Certificate in Decontamination or Equivalent level of knowledge and experience through appropriate training.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Ability to motivate a team and work accurately under pressure

Desirable

  • Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality and accuracy according to departmental standards
Person Specification

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Values and behaviours are expected to mirror those of the trust

Desirable

  • Demonstrates values and behaviours above what is expected

ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Previous experience working in team & good communicator.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Decontamination

QUALIFICATIONS (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ3 Technical Certificate in Decontamination or Equivalent level of knowledge and experience through appropriate training.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (E: 2 / D: 2)

Essential

  • Ability to motivate a team and work accurately under pressure

Desirable

  • Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality and accuracy according to departmental standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 8AA


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 8AA


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Rechell Cajes

rechell.cajes@nhs.net

03006153240

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC298

Job locations

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 8AA


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