Decontamination Technician - GI Unit (CDC)

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be joining the Endoscopy Unit at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. We have a JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit which has recently undergone expansion and now includes 5 endoscopy procedure rooms, with a separate room in radiology for Fluroscopy assisted procedures. We are further expanding into a Community Diagnostics Centre based at the Corbett Hospital site where we will be undertaking diagnostics and additional services such as cytosponge and Trans-nasal Endoscopy.

We are advertising for a Decontamination Technician(s), band 2 to support the set up of our community diagnostics services. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care to join our Decontamination Team. These roles are a vital part of the preparation of the Endoscopic medical equipment (cameras) by a decontamination process, ensuring the Endoscopy Unit is able to provide a seamless Endoscopy Service for our patients. Employees will be expected to obtain on the job specialist and technical knowledge as well as a general understanding of policies and procedures. Competency based training will be given.

The individual must be able to work flexibly and portray a safe, friendly and efficient service at all times

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical case of the patient.

To perform a full range of decontamination duties for all equipment used within the Trust.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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