Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work as a Decontamination Technician in the Endoscopy Unit at Weston General Hospital. The Weston Endoscopy Unit provides essential therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy services to its community. As a Decontamination Technician your role would be to deliver correct handling, cleaning, decontamination and maintenance of all endoscopic equipment in the endoscopy unit.
The decontamination provision is important to the efficiency of the service and to ensure safe standards are maintained for all patients. Expertise and knowledge of the machinery and process is essential and can be developed on the job.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team, in the seaside town of Weston.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Decontamination Lead and work in a team with decontamination staff on a daily basis, and undertake tasks within the decontamination area supporting the decontamination team in accordance with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust Policy and Procedures.
- To assess the departments' workload at regular intervals during the shift and organise the resources accordingly.
- To ensure that daily tests of the departments machinery i.e. washer/disinfectors, is undertaken as per procedure manual.
- To inspect the cleanliness/correctness of equipment/instrumentation together with checking the items for durability.
- To ensure all documentation is completed in a legible, correct and timely manner.
- To ensure that issues raised are recorded and logged on either paper and/or via computer systems.
- To ensure all work is performed in line with up to date guidelines both National and local, including working toward the units JAG accreditation.
- To resolve problems that occurs within the decontamination areas. Maintain contact with end users with regard to production and turnaround times
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Aptitudes/qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow written work instructions and work within department guidelines
- Highly organised and able to prioritise / meet short deadlines
- Good communication, verbal and written skills
- Team player
- Pro- active, able to use own initiative and problem solve
- Good attention to detail
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination / reprocessing
- Knowledge of legislation, standards, guidance and practices related to decontamination of flexible endoscopes
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- General standard of education GCSE A_C or equivalent in 3 subjects
- Basic IT skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards
- Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instructions
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination protocols
Person Specification
Aptitudes/qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow written work instructions and work within department guidelines
- Highly organised and able to prioritise / meet short deadlines
- Good communication, verbal and written skills
- Team player
- Pro- active, able to use own initiative and problem solve
- Good attention to detail
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination / reprocessing
- Knowledge of legislation, standards, guidance and practices related to decontamination of flexible endoscopes
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- General standard of education GCSE A_C or equivalent in 3 subjects
- Basic IT skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards
- Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instructions
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination protocols
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-Super-Mare
BS234TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
