University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

To assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the decontamination services within the endoscopy department for endoscopy, theatres, X-ray and ITU also to work proactively with the estates department personnel to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoing an endoscopy procedure within Worthing Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the decontamination, storage, distribution and sending for repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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 Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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 choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7313444-AUG25

Job locations

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist with the decontamination, storage, distribution and sending for repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment.

Further details see job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist with the decontamination, storage, distribution and sending for repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment.

Further details see job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English

Desirable

Previous hospital/Decontamination experience

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate communication skills both orally and in writing
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

Able to use technology and equipment to assist in reprocessing, care and maintenance of endoscopes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English

Desirable

Previous hospital/Decontamination experience

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate communication skills both orally and in writing
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

Able to use technology and equipment to assist in reprocessing, care and maintenance of endoscopes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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