Decontamination Technician
The closing date is 02 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a flexible motivated individual to join this busy Hospital Unit.
You will be required to work as a member of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team carrying out duties related to the provision of decontamination of flexible endoscopes, adhering to all Accredited policy's and procedures.
You will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours which will include half day working either morning or afternoon and working weekends on a rotated basis .
Previous experience in a Sterile Service is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The Unit is a modern, well equipped, 7 room, JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit responsible for the decontamination of all types of endoscopes in endoscopy and other areas within the hospital. We have over 30,000 procedures performed annually.
The decontamination unit process up to 100 scopes per day and is open 7 days including the whole Christmas period and all bank holidays throughout the year.
Your main duties will be the correct processing and decontamination of a variety of endoscopes as dictated by local and national guidelines and ensuring traceability and storage.
Closing date of applications: 2 March 2026
Interview date: 16 March 2026
This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approval prior to submitting your application.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
320-MED-1799
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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