Job summary
North Bristol NHS Trust is looking to recruit a reliable, motivated Decontamination Assistant to join the Technical Office team at Southmead Hospital.
This is a full-time post (37.5 hours per week) requiring flexibility to work a range of evening and night shift patterns.
The role will involve working one of the following shift patterns these shifts are fixed and no alternative shifts will be available following employment offer
- 14:00 - 22:00, Wednesday to Sunday
- 22:00 - 06:00, Tuesday to Saturday
- 18:00 - 02:00, Wednesday to Sunday
- 16:00 - 00:00, Thursday to Sunda
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
Training Requirements
A minimum training plan will be in place for this role.The successful applicant must be available for an initial 3-week training period, which will take place Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00.Following successful completion of training, the post will continue on a shift-pattern basis as outlined above.
Role Information
The Decontamination Assistant will support the safe and effective operation of decontamination services, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and infection prevention requirements.
The role has physical demands, including manual handling activities and prolonged periods of standing, and includes contact with surgical instruments used in clinical procedures.
Career Development & Progression
This role offers excellent career progression opportunities.Following completion of the Level 2 Decontamination Qualification (N2), there will be opportunities to further develop skills and progress within Decontamination Services and the wider Trust, subject to service needs and performance.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
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
- 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 Circumstances
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/Qualifications
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
- 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 Circumstances
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).
