Decontamination Technician (XN02)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated flexible Decontamination Technicians to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Service. The department provides a decontamination service for all flexible endoscopes used on the St James site and the Leeds General infirmary.

The decontamination team provides a service 7 days a week with shift times based around the needs of the service and its users. The post requires long periods of standing and repetition of tasks as well as attention to detail and the ability to follow prescribed protocols. The service is compliant to JAG and ISO Standards and has an implemented Quality Management System compliant with ISO 13485.

The successful candidate will be able to work as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the changing needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The use of automated decontamination equipment including Endoscope Washer Disinfectors as part of the automated decontamination processes employed within the unit

- To work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures in line with the departments Quality Management System

- To undertake the manual clean for flexible endoscopes prior to automated decontamination and communication/escalation of any failures

- To document all daily maintenance of machines and equipment as required

- To ensure all processes are recorded on the electronic tracking and traceability system

- To ensure that all necessary documentation is completed in accordance with departmental protocols

- To carry out and record all Daily/Weekly checks in line with HTM guidance and departmental protocols

Whilst previous knowledge of working within a decontamination service would be an advantage, training can be provided to candidates that can demonstrate an understanding of the decontamination process

About us

Overview of your Organisation: Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

The post holder must comply at all times with Leeds ways and values

We are a very small team working in a very specialized department supporting the endoscopy services throughout Leeds teaching hospital bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across the trust we are working innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality service . By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

16 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-EST-216

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team in all areas of the endoscope re-processing unit and will be expected to work flexibly to cover all shift patterns on the unit including evenings and weekends and participate in the on call rota.

The position will require handling of contaminated medical devices (endoscopes), wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the safe operation of decontamination equipment.

The post holder will support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System across the service.

To be responsible for the re-stocking of chemicals and disposable items required within the department.

To report equipment faults to supervisors/managers in line with manufacturer guidelines, SOP and Trust Policy.

To maintain records of repairs to equipment within the department.

To escalate to senior members of staff any faults identified that may prevent the safe reprocessing and availability of endoscopic equipment.

To transport clean/contaminated endoscopes between the point of use (clinical user areas) and the decontamination unit

The post holder will be required to work flexibly on a rotational basis to cover the needs of the service

Working in accordance with and supporting the quality management system

The post holder will provide a service for all clinical areas using endoscopes on LTHT sites as requested