Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Decontamination Technician

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

The post holder assists in the decontamination and distribution of flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care. They also provide support to qualified nursing and ancillary staff in all areas of the Trust that specialise in endoscopic procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder:

Applies theoretical knowledge to decontaminate all endoscopes and accessories in accordance with the unit policies, BSG guidelines, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and manufacturer's guidelines.
Ensures the correct use of PPE at all times for both self and others consistent with Trust infection control and COSHH requirements.
Applies theoretical knowledge in the use of the scope tracking system to initiate cleaning and decontamination in the EWDs.
Responsible for data entry onto the Wassenburg IT system.
Maintains the endoscopes in line with the annual service contracts and manufacturer's recommendations.

About us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

Compassionate- We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy

Inclusive- We are respectful, fair and open, valuing everyone's unique contribution

Collaborative-We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive

Inspiring- We strive for the best for patients, communities, staff and partners and are always learning and improving

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Pro rata pa. incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-7721446-DE-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Please ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE/'O' level Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent
GCSE/"O" level English (Grades A-C) or equivalent
TVQ1/technical certificate in decontamination or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Previous decontamination experience

Desirable

Previous sterile services unit experience

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

GCSE/'O' level Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent
GCSE/"O" level English (Grades A-C) or equivalent
TVQ1/technical certificate in decontamination or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Previous decontamination experience

Desirable

Previous sterile services unit experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)