University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Decontamination Technician

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Job summary

A exciting new position has become available for a decontamination technician to assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the decontamination services within the endoscopy department to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoing an endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the Decontamination Services within the endoscopy department for endoscopy, theatres, Xray and ITU also to work proactively with the estates departmentpersonnel to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoingan endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-SRH5416171-JUL23

Job locations

St.Richards

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Liase with all members of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team, to ensure that the endoscopes are cleaned in accordance and with reference to infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, andin accordance with the polices and procedures relating to the use of this equipment within University Hospitals Sussex, with possible cross site working. Ensure that all endoscopes are disinfected using the auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, JAG guidelines, CFPP 01-06 and ISO 13485) and assist the Endoscopy Decontamination ServicesManager in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this stored in accordance with departmental guidelines. Assist in the organisation of the programme serving and repairing of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt and timely fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and ensure thataudit trail is recorded.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liase with all members of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team, to ensure that the endoscopes are cleaned in accordance and with reference to infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, andin accordance with the polices and procedures relating to the use of this equipment within University Hospitals Sussex, with possible cross site working. Ensure that all endoscopes are disinfected using the auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, JAG guidelines, CFPP 01-06 and ISO 13485) and assist the Endoscopy Decontamination ServicesManager in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this stored in accordance with departmental guidelines. Assist in the organisation of the programme serving and repairing of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt and timely fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and ensure thataudit trail is recorded.

Person Specification

Role requirement

Essential

  • Maths (GCSE)
  • English (GCSE)
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Previous hospital SSD/decontamination role
Person Specification

Role requirement

Essential

  • Maths (GCSE)
  • English (GCSE)
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Previous hospital SSD/decontamination role

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St.Richards

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St.Richards

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Decontamination Services Manager

Tessa Brai

tessa.brai@nhs.net

07768560952

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-SRH5416171-JUL23

Job locations

St.Richards

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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