Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Support Worker - Decontamination

The closing date is 16 May 2025

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Job summary

This is a very exiting opportunity as we are recruiting for staff to work within the Decontamination areas of the Gastroenterology Department, we are a forward thinking ever changing Directorate.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated flexible workers who are able to work well within a team.

If you can work well under pressure, have attention for detail,then this is the post for you.

Main duties of the job

To safely and efficiently undertake the decontamination and reprocessing reusable medical devices to set standard.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and you will be trained to high standard, the role can be physically demanding.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-RMED-171-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon St.

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the requirements of the role and further details including personal specifications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the requirements of the role and further details including personal specifications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level II or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable understanding of the principles of infection control

Desirable

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level II or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable understanding of the principles of infection control

Desirable

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon St.

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon St.

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Decontamination Manager, Endoscopy

Donna Williams

donna.williams@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062727

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-RMED-171-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon St.

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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