Band 2 - Endoscopy Decontamination Technician, Environment
The closing date is 04 June 2025
Job summary
The Endoscopy units at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a wide variety of flexible Endoscopes. The Decontamination units are JAG accredited utilising a pass-through system.
Also responsible for their area of co-ordination in the department, together with ensuring the environment is kept clean, safe and comfortable. Core shifts are Monday-Friday 8.00-16.00 or 10.00-18.00 with some weekend working.
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Main duties of the job
To Decontaminate Endoscopes, working to the departmental systems, policies, procedures and guidelines as required.
To assist with the running of the Endoscopy Decontamination Services, and as part of a team to share the responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of all equipment.
Liaise with outside departments to ensure a quality service.
Be proactive in problem solving when equipment fails and be confident and competent when reporting any non-conformance.
Assist with the training and teaching of staff at all levels.
To Manual clean all endoscopes.
Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfectors (in accordance with manufactures, BSG, JAG and GIN guidelines).
To Document all daily maintenance of machines and equipment as required.
To carry out all Endoscope and equipment tracking as required.
Comply with the daily documentation of the decontamination of all equipment.
Decontamination of all instruments and endoscopes as required
Ensure that the right scopes are decontaminated.
Maintenance and upkeep of all endoscopes and all equipment in the Unit as required.
Assist with the organising of general and periodic machine servicing and action accordingly.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,427 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-G-10061
Job locations
Cross Site
Watford and Hemel Hempstead
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Watford and Hemel Hempstead
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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