Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endoscopy Unit at Wexham Park Hospital. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting medical and nursing colleagues while contributing directly to patient safety and high-quality care.

The post holder will deliver a comprehensive and effective decontamination service across the Endoscopy Unit, inpatient wards, departments and peripheral outpatient clinics. This role is essential in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and compliance with national decontamination guidance.

Main duties of the job

Inspect used endoscopic equipment prior to cleaning, identifying and escalating any faults, damage or discrepancies to the Decontamination Lead.
Undertake manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes in accordance with national decontamination standards, ensuring accurate documentation is maintained.
Operate washer-disinfectors safely, including loading and unloading endoscopes, and report any equipment issues promptly.
Perform routine water testing in line with established guidelines and report results as required.
Identify damaged endoscopes and arrange timely return to approved external repair providers.
Participate in role-specific training and complete all Trust mandatory training requirement.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

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Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC425

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full and detailed outline of responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Please note:This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full and detailed outline of responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Please note:This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Achievement of an appropriate endoscopy technician training programme.
Achievement of endoscopic washer/disinfector training

Experience

Essential

Experience working in healthcare environment

Desirable

Experience of working within the Endoscopy Decontamination environment as a technician.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills and organisational skills. (Verbal and written
Able to work under supervision and independently when required
Ability to work as a member of a small team
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Achievement of endoscopic washer/disinfector training
Achievement of an appropriate endoscopy technician training programme

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Achievement of an appropriate endoscopy technician training programme.
Achievement of endoscopic washer/disinfector training

Experience

Essential

Experience working in healthcare environment

Desirable

Experience of working within the Endoscopy Decontamination environment as a technician.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills and organisational skills. (Verbal and written
Able to work under supervision and independently when required
Ability to work as a member of a small team
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Achievement of endoscopic washer/disinfector training
Achievement of an appropriate endoscopy technician training programme

Special Requirements

Essential

Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department

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

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

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