Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Decontamination Technician (XN02)

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Job summary

Decontamination Technicians, Band 2. St Jamess Hospital (SJH) and Leeds General Infirmary sites (LGI)

We are looking to appoint 3 enthusiastic; self- motivated flexible, reliable, and well organised individuals to join our friendly and hardworking team of 15 Decontamination Technicians based at the Endoscopy Decontamination Service (EDS).

The successful candidates will advocate the Trusts values and behaviours and demonstrate that they are 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.

The (EDS) comprises of 2 central processing hubs (St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary) and is responsible for the cleaning and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes used to view the inside of body cavities during a clinical procedure.

The EDS provides a continuous service to our users throughout the Trust 7 days a week.

The post holder will work 37.5hrs per week and will be required to work flexible/ rotating shift patterns, which may include weekends as necessary include working cross site at short notice to cover for unplanned sickness/annual leave.

Shift 1.07.00-15.00 Monday - Friday

Shift 2.10.00-18.00 Monday - Friday

Expected Shortlisting Date

08/11/2024

Planned Interview Date

21/11/2024

Main duties of the job

To meet the demands of the Endoscopy decontamination units functions whilst achieving high quality standards of service to our users

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 relevant ISO Standards and is working to implement a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 13485

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

To deliver vital items to the Theatres/ endoscopy and other service users when required

To communicate with enquiries from users in a professional manner

About us

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 Hospitals bringing together a 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' me

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

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-EST-292

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

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