Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to Lead our Decontamination Services, consisting of an in-house Endoscope Reprocessing team, and outsourced Service Services contract and to develop and shape a Local Decontamination service.
As Decontamination Service Manager you will have overall responsibility for technical and regulatory compliance, resource, staffing and financial management and the leadership of a multi-site operation.
You will be experienced and qualified in both decontamination and general management, able to deliver a high-quality service in a regulated environment.
We have ERUs at St Mary's Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital, generally operating Monday to Friday, 0800 -2000, with occasional weekends. This role will require cross site travel but will predominantly be based at Charing Cross.
Main duties of the job
- This position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
- The post will be responsible for the provision of a decontamination service for reusable medical devices to all clinical areas within the organisation and community services, including, but not restricted to flexible endoscope reprocessing, sterile services and local decontamination services, whether delivered in-house or outsourced.
- This role is accountable for the work performance of staff and the quality of product issued by the decontamination services.
- Lead the development and implementation of the quality management systems in line with current legislation, standards and Department of Health Strategies, Medical Device Regulations and the Health and Social Care Act.
- The role will also be expected to develop new initiatives to address the changing healthcare environment. It will also demonstrate pro-active management and leadership skills in the delivery of a reliable professional service in line with the organisation's strategic framework.
- To be the accountable manager for the decontamination service budget.
- To provide quality led, timely and safe services.
- To supervise and train staff.
- To manage operational and technical aspects of the decontamination service.
- Provide professional leadership and accountability for the decontamination services.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree
- Recognised leadership management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
- Authorised Person (Decontamination)
- Management of flexible endoscope decontamination (to NHS guidance)
- Charted Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- NHS or similar management development course
- SSD supervisors / managers (to NHS guidance)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering a successful complex decontamination service at a management level
- Experience of operational leadership in the NHS or other healthcare environment
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of writing complex Decontamination Service and project plans with evidence of delivery
Desirable
- Experience of managing a revenue generating service
- Experience of cost reduction delivery
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Well-developed Service planning and management skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints, including experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Excellent written communication skills
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
- Knowledge of NHS or public sector contracting process
- Knowledge of current HTM regulations in respect of decontamination and sterile services
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree
- Recognised leadership management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
- Authorised Person (Decontamination)
- Management of flexible endoscope decontamination (to NHS guidance)
- Charted Member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- NHS or similar management development course
- SSD supervisors / managers (to NHS guidance)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering a successful complex decontamination service at a management level
- Experience of operational leadership in the NHS or other healthcare environment
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of writing complex Decontamination Service and project plans with evidence of delivery
Desirable
- Experience of managing a revenue generating service
- Experience of cost reduction delivery
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Well-developed Service planning and management skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints, including experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Excellent written communication skills
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
- Knowledge of NHS or public sector contracting process
- Knowledge of current HTM regulations in respect of decontamination and sterile services
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
