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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Technician - Endoscopy Unit

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Job summary

We are looking for someone who is interested in helping to provide a safe, high quality Endoscopy Decontamination service to patients at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We have x1 permanent full time position and x1 permanent part time position for Band 2 Technicians in the Decontamination area of the Endoscopy unit. We also have a one year fixed term/ secondment position available to cover maternity leave.

You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You will need to have a good standard of education (including literacy and numeracy), and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You must also have excellent documentation and record keeping skills. We will provide in house training, fully supporting your professional development. If you are interested in the post please contact us and arrange a visit to the unit.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy (OGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy and EBUS, EUS and ERCP). Therefore, manual dexterity is essential. The role will involve managing the equipment so that scopes are ready for both morning and afternoon lists. You will also be required to assist in sending scopes away for service and repair.

You will work closely with the other members of the team to provide the best care for our patients working under strict guidelines and protocols. However, once training has been provided, staff will look to you for advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice.

About us

The Endoscopy unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital consists of 5 purpose built procedure rooms. The unit delivers the Bowel Cancer screening service alongside the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy service to outpatients and inpatients. We are a training unit, training both medical staff and nurse endoscopists. We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development.

The Endoscopy unit is now providing a 7 day working service. Candidates are welcomed to visit the unit to obtain an understanding of how the service runs. We would like to invite you to join our motivated and friendly team who are committed to providing a high quality, patient centred Endoscopy service. The team work closely with Gastroenterologists, Colorectal surgeons, Nurse Endoscopist's, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The unit works together with the Research and Innovation Team as it is involved in many clinical trials.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-TEU-420

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy, grades 9 - 4 or A-C

Desirable

  • Level 2 in Health Studies or appropriate NVQ qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy / sterile services
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment, infection control and/or decontamination

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work under pressure in an area of fast paced working.

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy, grades 9 - 4 or A-C

Desirable

  • Level 2 in Health Studies or appropriate NVQ qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy / sterile services
  • To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment, infection control and/or decontamination

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work under pressure in an area of fast paced working.

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Kathryn Butterworth

kathryn.butterworth@nhs.net

01743261648

Details

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-TEU-420

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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