The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Job summary

As a trained Decontamination Technician you will be responsible for carrying out specialist cleaning processes using hydrogen peroxide vapour machines and UV machines and to assist with routine cleans and terminal cleans as required. You will be required to develop relationships / communication and teamwork with healthcare personnel. Your attention to detail and dedication to responding to the needs of each clinical area will be imperative in the reduction of risk of infections to our patients.

Main duties of the job

As a trained Decontamination Technician you will be responsible for carrying out specialist cleaning processes using hydrogen peroxide vapour machines and UV machines and to assist with routine cleans and terminal cleans as required. You will be required to develop relationships / communication and teamwork with healthcare personnel. Your attention to detail and dedication to responding to the needs of each clinical area will be imperative in the reduction of risk of infections to our patients.

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.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0925-7468439

Job locations

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English grade A to C or equivalent (O Level etc)

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • IT Skills - Use of Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning activities

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Previous work as a cleaner or related service experience

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Proven team worker able to establish and maintain good relationships with other team member and with service users.
  • Ability to work under own initiative
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English grade A to C or equivalent (O Level etc)

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • IT Skills - Use of Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning activities

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Previous work as a cleaner or related service experience

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Proven team worker able to establish and maintain good relationships with other team member and with service users.
  • Ability to work under own initiative

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 Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Infection Prevention and Control Matron

Hannah White

hannah.white31@nhs.net

01384244174

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0925-7468439

Job locations

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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