Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant/Technician
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant/Technician Vacancies
An opportunity has arisen for two motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our fully flexible and multi hospital site team.
This post is initially appointed to on an Agenda for Change Band 2. The candidates will then undertake a 12 month period of shopfloor and online training culminating in their being signed off as proficient in all aspects of the operational role.
2 x City and Guilds Examinations covering the main principles of sterilisation and decontamination then have to be passed. At this point the Endoscopy Decontamination Assistant post will become a fully qualified Endoscopy Decontamination Technician post Band 3 - subject to completion of all of the above.
The Base for this post is The James Cook University Hospital but will work between Friarage Hospital and Redcar Primary Care too
Main duties of the job
General duties include manually cleaning and automated processing of flexible endoscopes which have been used in surgical/testing procedures within the Endoscopy/Theatres and other clinical departments within the three South Tees hospitals (James Cook, Friarage and Redcar Primary Care Hospital).
It includes operation of Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWD's) and endoscope storage/drying cabinets plus any other related endoscope decontamination equipment.
The successful candidates will also learn to use our computerised flexible endoscope tracking and traceability system. This includes production of labelling and documentation to prove compliance with all of the required decontamination standards.
Some experience in endoscope decontamination procedures would be an advantage but is not essential.
Full training will be given in all of the above.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7278599
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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