Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) team, as a Decontamination Technician.
Main duties will include to work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
You will be required to undertake work across all sites (St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital), Monday to Friday, with shift patterns between 08:00-20:00. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.
Main duties of the job
o To undertake decontamination science duties & assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Supervisors, in providing a high quality, specialised, safe & efficient decontamination of endoscopes & medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.oTo carry out the timely collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing, sterilization, dispatch & delivery of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking & tracing) database.oWork in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Management Systems.oTo welcome & accompany visitors to the department.oPlan your own workload with limited supervision to deliver timely, smooth & accurate production.oThe role involves exposure to blood & body fluids.
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
- English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
- QMS / internal audit certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within a healthcare setting Decontamination
- Infection control awareness
- Customer service
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices / reprocessing technology.
- Relevant Operator training.
- Audit experience.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
- QMS / internal audit certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within a healthcare setting Decontamination
- Infection control awareness
- Customer service
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices / reprocessing technology.
- Relevant Operator training.
- Audit experience.
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).
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).
