Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Decontamination Technician

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit Decontamination Technician Assistants. Endoscopy services operate across the whole of NUH, at City Hospital Campus, Queens Medical Centre Campus and Nottingham Treatment Centre. It is a requirement that all staff members will work across the three sites when required. Vacancies are full time but part time will be considered dependant on service needs. Shifts will be allocated on an internal basis. If you are a compassionate and highly motivated individual looking for a role in decontamination services, then please apply through the on line application process for NUH/NHS.

Main duties of the job

This fast paced and high patient turn over area requires passionate and forward thinking staff. You must be committed to high standards of infection prevention and control and will need to demonstrate the ability to work as a team member as well as under your own initiative. Having excellent communication skills, along with the ability to think independently and prioritise tasks is a must. You will be providing specialist skills, supporting the clinical teams with a wide variety of endoscopic equipment.

You will work closely with a Multidisciplinary Team who care for, and support patients through the service. Specialist Skills training and supervision will be provided to all successful candidates, enabling them to become proficient in decontamination of flexible endoscopes. Experience in Decontamination services is desirable but not essential; however training and supervision will be given to the successful applicant enabling them to gain skills within the area.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7061836

Job locations

QMC

Endoscopy QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work flexibly and under pressure. Demonstrate basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.

Training/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ or Equivalent

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective time management skills. Punctual and reliable. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an ability to support others.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients within the healthcare setting.
Person Specification

Communication

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work flexibly and under pressure. Demonstrate basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.

Training/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and maths grades A - C or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ or Equivalent

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective time management skills. Punctual and reliable. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an ability to support others.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients within the healthcare setting.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Endoscopy QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Endoscopy QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Decontamination Manager

Laura Leman

Laura.Leman@nhs.net

01159249924

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7061836

Job locations

QMC

Endoscopy QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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