Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

HYGIENE TECHNICIAN

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Job summary

Decontamination, cleaning, dis-assembly, re-assembly, packaging and returning to shelf daily living equipment, to include monitoring and the operation of this equipment.

Main duties of the job

Ensure all equipment is cleaned and processed in accordance to health and safety, COSHH and infection control procedures

Inspection of equipment for cleanliness, functionability, completeness, assembly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

Packaging of equipment in accordance with ICES policies and procedures

Loading and unloading of equipment into decontamination washers/dryers/disinfectors

Checking of specified operating parameters/consumables in washer/disinfectors, recording all failures within accordance to the ICES policies and procedures and reporting to the supervisors

Ensure quality control standards are achieved and adhered to

About us

Current working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 - 16.30, these hours may move to a shift operating over 7 days

Details

Date posted

05 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PA PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-COMMUNITY-6079539

Job locations

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE

UNIT 5 ELECTRIUM POINT, ASHMORE LAKE WAY

WILLENHALL

WV12 4LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Preparation for washing contaminated equipment and daily living aids which include dismantling of complex items in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  2. Ensure all equipment is cleaned and processed in accordance to health and safety and infection control procedures
  3. Inspection of equipment for cleanliness, functionability, completeness, assembly in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  4. Packaging of equipment in accordance with ICES policies and procedures
  5. Loading and unloading of equipment into decontamination washer/disinfectors
  6. Checking of specified operating parameters/consumables in washer/disinfectors, recording all failures within accordance to the ICES policies and procedures and reporting to the supervisors
  7. Ensure quality control standards are achieved and adhered to
  8. Transportation around ICES warehouse of equipment which includes manual handling of equipment
  9. Carry out duties in the warehouse area including deliveries from suppliers
  10. To replenish stock in the Warehouse and make sure stock is rotated
  11. Use handheld device to move stock from decontamination to available stock
  12. Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy
  13. Complete routine checks to decontamination machine and that it is used correctly
  14. Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and chemicals
  15. To liaise with supervisors and managers to assess information and performance monitoring requirements
  16. To complete any training that is necessary for your role which includes any changes to the national guidelines
  17. To comply with Trust values

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Preparation for washing contaminated equipment and daily living aids which include dismantling of complex items in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  2. Ensure all equipment is cleaned and processed in accordance to health and safety and infection control procedures
  3. Inspection of equipment for cleanliness, functionability, completeness, assembly in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  4. Packaging of equipment in accordance with ICES policies and procedures
  5. Loading and unloading of equipment into decontamination washer/disinfectors
  6. Checking of specified operating parameters/consumables in washer/disinfectors, recording all failures within accordance to the ICES policies and procedures and reporting to the supervisors
  7. Ensure quality control standards are achieved and adhered to
  8. Transportation around ICES warehouse of equipment which includes manual handling of equipment
  9. Carry out duties in the warehouse area including deliveries from suppliers
  10. To replenish stock in the Warehouse and make sure stock is rotated
  11. Use handheld device to move stock from decontamination to available stock
  12. Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy
  13. Complete routine checks to decontamination machine and that it is used correctly
  14. Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and chemicals
  15. To liaise with supervisors and managers to assess information and performance monitoring requirements
  16. To complete any training that is necessary for your role which includes any changes to the national guidelines
  17. To comply with Trust values

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Basic literacy standards both Maths and English

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a similar environment

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Previous NHS working

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Experience of demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance to equipment

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Basic literacy standards both Maths and English

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a similar environment

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Previous NHS working

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Experience of demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy

DESIRABLE

Essential

  • Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance to equipment

ESSENTIAL

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE

UNIT 5 ELECTRIUM POINT, ASHMORE LAKE WAY

WILLENHALL

WV12 4LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE

UNIT 5 ELECTRIUM POINT, ASHMORE LAKE WAY

WILLENHALL

WV12 4LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ICES Manager

Lorraine Scriven

lorraine.scriven1@nhs.net

01922604940

Details

Date posted

05 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PA PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-COMMUNITY-6079539

Job locations

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE

UNIT 5 ELECTRIUM POINT, ASHMORE LAKE WAY

WILLENHALL

WV12 4LF


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