Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
13/10/2025
Planned Interview
Date
16/10/2025
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an experienced, committed
and innovative individual to fill the position of Senior Decontamination
Manager. They will ensure the highest quality of service, to provide a safe
and effective environment to care for our patients. The Senior
Decontamination Manager is the Trusts professional lead on Decontamination
ensuring that its provision is aligned to and supports the clinical strategy.
The
postholder will be responsible for Trust wide Decontamination services
supporting 70+ operating theatres & other clinical service units with the
contracted service/ supply of compliantly decontaminated medical devices/
equipment within the Trust Estate. This requires the effective performance
management of the sterile service contract/ supplier in addition to the
management of the endoscope reprocessing hubs, which currently employ 18
staff, a critical support service for the Endoscopy to deliver safe, effective
patient care.
The
job package includes: -
A
competitive salary pro rata Band 8b, £64,455 - £74,896 (Inc. enhancements
for unsocial hours).
Annual
leave starting at 27 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33
days with service.
An
excellent contributory pension scheme.
On-site
childcare provision
Salary
sacrifice schemes (cycle to work)
Main duties of the job
The
Senior Decontamination Manager is to provide expert advice and assistance to
a wide range of staff, consultants, senior managers and Trust directors on
decontamination issues and policy. In addition, the post holder must ensure
that all aspects of decontamination management comply with, or are being
developed towards, present national laws, regulations, guidance and all
recognised standards
The
post holder will provide professional scientific technical and overall
management of decontamination process and ensure all staff are provided with
the opportunity and encouragement to develop.
Healthcare
experience in a senior management role is essential, with experience in
commercial contract management plus the ability to demonstrate a history of
process management and strategic decision-making.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over
20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The
Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of
the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we
provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure
our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether
we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact,
providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling
our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way
Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the
employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
attached JD for full detail on principle duties & responsibilities.
To
be responsible for all matters relating to decontamination within the Trust
and provide expert advice relating to associated departments of the Trust and
external bodies with regard to Decontamination and will be responsible for
providing highly complex and sensitive information in matters involving
serious untoward incidents or never events where there is a decontamination
implication.
The
Senior Decontamination Manager will be expected to provide leadership,
strategic direction and operational management of decontamination services
across the Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts (LTHT) is seeking to
establish and deliver a high quality, efficient and cost-effective
decontamination service to all of its users and stakeholders in line with
current legislation and best practice.
To
ensure that all management and production is carried out according to
documented specifications as indicated in ISO: 13485: 2003 and other local
and/or nationally agreed standards and protocols are in place across the
Trust.
Advise
and guide the Trust in respect of decontamination services in future
developments, contracts and its delivery strategy.
Interpreting
both National and International standards, plan, develop and implement a 5 -
10 year decontamination strategy for the Trust as a whole.
To
develop Standard Operating Procedures for decontamination across the wholes
Trust.
Promote
good governance and develop appropriate Quality and Audit Management Systems.
Devise
a Trust wide strategy for the development of endoscopy decontamination
services.
Contractual
performance management for the Sterile Services contract, ensuring that is
fit for purpose and offers good value (cost & quality) for the
Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See
attached JD for full detail on principle duties & responsibilities.
To
be responsible for all matters relating to decontamination within the Trust
and provide expert advice relating to associated departments of the Trust and
external bodies with regard to Decontamination and will be responsible for
providing highly complex and sensitive information in matters involving
serious untoward incidents or never events where there is a decontamination
implication.
The
Senior Decontamination Manager will be expected to provide leadership,
strategic direction and operational management of decontamination services
across the Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts (LTHT) is seeking to
establish and deliver a high quality, efficient and cost-effective
decontamination service to all of its users and stakeholders in line with
current legislation and best practice.
To
ensure that all management and production is carried out according to
documented specifications as indicated in ISO: 13485: 2003 and other local
and/or nationally agreed standards and protocols are in place across the
Trust.
Advise
and guide the Trust in respect of decontamination services in future
developments, contracts and its delivery strategy.
Interpreting
both National and International standards, plan, develop and implement a 5 -
10 year decontamination strategy for the Trust as a whole.
To
develop Standard Operating Procedures for decontamination across the wholes
Trust.
Promote
good governance and develop appropriate Quality and Audit Management Systems.
Devise
a Trust wide strategy for the development of endoscopy decontamination
services.
Contractual
performance management for the Sterile Services contract, ensuring that is
fit for purpose and offers good value (cost & quality) for the
Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess professional management and/or scientific knowledge to masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist training in decontamination lead (HTM 01 Authorised Person)
- Specialist training in decontamination of equipment
- Membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-developed logical and analytical skills. Monitoring and prioritising tasks. Accurate data input. Investigate outside of routine enquiries, and give guidance in resolving complex technical problem
- Thorough investigatory abilities in identifying requirements. Good negotiation, persuasion and resolution skills Decision making Documentation/ Training skills.
Experience
Essential
- Robust track record in decontamination in an acute Trust environment
- Ability to gain detailed knowledge of European national standards/decontamination processing equipment, procedures and documentation
- Detailed knowledge of quality standards 93/42/EEC, ISOEN13485 & ISOEN 9001
- Must be able to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely service
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of decontamination legislation relating to the reprocessing of re-usable medical devices
- Detailed knowledge of European national standards / decontamination processing equipment, procedures and documentation
- Significant experience in financial management, quality, risk management and people management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with only direct supervision when required.
- Work flexibly to provide core service coverage as dictated by the service.
- Logical, disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Consistently seeks to improve service quality
- Leadership and motivation of others
- Enthusiasm for the key service areas and a professional approach
- Willingness to keep abreast of market developments within this field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess professional management and/or scientific knowledge to masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist training in decontamination lead (HTM 01 Authorised Person)
- Specialist training in decontamination of equipment
- Membership of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-developed logical and analytical skills. Monitoring and prioritising tasks. Accurate data input. Investigate outside of routine enquiries, and give guidance in resolving complex technical problem
- Thorough investigatory abilities in identifying requirements. Good negotiation, persuasion and resolution skills Decision making Documentation/ Training skills.
Experience
Essential
- Robust track record in decontamination in an acute Trust environment
- Ability to gain detailed knowledge of European national standards/decontamination processing equipment, procedures and documentation
- Detailed knowledge of quality standards 93/42/EEC, ISOEN13485 & ISOEN 9001
- Must be able to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely service
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of decontamination legislation relating to the reprocessing of re-usable medical devices
- Detailed knowledge of European national standards / decontamination processing equipment, procedures and documentation
- Significant experience in financial management, quality, risk management and people management
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with only direct supervision when required.
- Work flexibly to provide core service coverage as dictated by the service.
- Logical, disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Consistently seeks to improve service quality
- Leadership and motivation of others
- Enthusiasm for the key service areas and a professional approach
- Willingness to keep abreast of market developments within this field
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).
