Job summary
- The Decontamination Technician is responsible for providing effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care.
- Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients' and the Trust.
At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.
Main duties of the job
Southmead Hospital- Assistant Technical Officer (A.T.O) - Decontamination Technician -Band 2
37.5 Hours / week - Full time Substantive post
Tuesday - Saturday 14:00-22:00 hours
Sunday - Thursday 14:00-22:00 hours
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The Job
The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for providing effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care.
The Person
Applicants must have a good standard of general education, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of working within a Sterile Services environment is desirable although not essential as full training will be given. A proven ability to manage and prioritise own workload in a fast paced customer focused environment would be an advantage.
The Unit
The unit is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and supports many different services within the South West's major trauma centre. We are a large friendly team with a commitment to high standards and meeting the needs of our customers in these critical areas.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trustis an ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Plastics and Burns, Orthopaedics and Renal services.
The Trust has a turnover of over £600m and over 8,000 staff which are predominately based in our state-of-the-art building on the Southmead Hospital site. The Trust is proud that our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments.
- To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.
- Operate and test all equipment within the department.
- Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging.
- Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
- Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units.
- Prioritise work load depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g. surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
- To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments.
- To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.
- Operate and test all equipment within the department.
- Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging.
- Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
- Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units.
- Prioritise work load depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g. surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
- To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifi....
Essential
- Able to read and write & understand written and verbal instructions in English Language
- Ability and willingness to undertake full training for the role of Decontamination Technician
- Able to demonstrate a degree of common sense
Desirable
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with demanding situations
- Understanding of basic hygiene
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Sterile Services Department
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure at a fast pace in a physically demanding environment; requiring manual handling
- Ability to work with hazardous substances
- Dependable & motivated- able to undertake work methodically with attention to detail and in a timely manner
- Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) with a confident and approachable manner when dealing with colleagues & various service users
Personal Qualities/Special C..
Essential
- Team player with a professional outlook
- Flexible approach to role
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Able to move and handle trays of surgical equipment up to 9 kg with reasonable adjustments
- High level of personal hygiene
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifi....
Essential
- Able to read and write & understand written and verbal instructions in English Language
- Ability and willingness to undertake full training for the role of Decontamination Technician
- Able to demonstrate a degree of common sense
Desirable
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with demanding situations
- Understanding of basic hygiene
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Sterile Services Department
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure at a fast pace in a physically demanding environment; requiring manual handling
- Ability to work with hazardous substances
- Dependable & motivated- able to undertake work methodically with attention to detail and in a timely manner
- Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) with a confident and approachable manner when dealing with colleagues & various service users
Personal Qualities/Special C..
Essential
- Team player with a professional outlook
- Flexible approach to role
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Able to move and handle trays of surgical equipment up to 9 kg with reasonable adjustments
- High level of personal hygiene
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).
