Job summary
2 x Full Time 37.5 hours
1 x Part Time 22.5 hours
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated and committed individuals for the above position. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous disposition and a flexible attitude towards the demands of this post.
The Central Endoscope Decontamination Unit is responsible for the decontamination of all flexible endoscopes used within the Trust. There are Decontamination Units on both St Helens and Whiston sites and the successful candidate will be expected to work at either site. The decontamination process includes manual cleaning, use of Automatic Endoscope Re-processors, storage, tracking and tracing of scopes, and delivery to point of use.
The ideal candidate should be able to work as part of a team, use own initiative and be able to meet deadlines and work with all disciplines of staff.
Previous decontamination experience would be an advantage but the successful candidates will be given full training to support their role.
Working hours will be dictated by the needs of the service therefore applicants should have some flexibility in when they are available to work.
The successful candidates will take part in the on call service for out of hour's endoscope decontamination (week nights and weekends)
Interviews to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination
- This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust.
- To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved.
- To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department.
- To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers' instructions.
- To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals
- To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol.
- To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager
- To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems)
About us
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year - HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC - Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in the North West for quality of care (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
- Best place to work in the North West (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2021 the Trust scored the highest marks in the North West for the following areas;
- Standard of care
- Best place to work
- Care of patients being the Trust's priority
- Staff engagement
- Staff morale
- Compassionate and inclusive
- Providing a safe environment for staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination
- This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust
- To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved
- To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department
- To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers instructions
- To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals
- To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol
- To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager
- To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems
- Understand any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such
- Establish and maintain effective communication links within the Multi-disciplinary Team
- Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager/ Supervisors and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards
- To keep, where necessary, reliable and accurate records relating to decontamination
- To support departmental workloads by taking part in a flexible rota
- Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to supervisor or senior technician
- Participate and support weekend/bank holiday rota to ensure a quality service is maintained
- Participate in the on-call rota for out of hours endoscope decontamination
- Undertake training and education as required to keep up to date with best practice
- Follow direction from the supervisor/ senior technician but be able to work alone and use own initiative as required and where appropriate
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice for Decontamination
- Maintain standards of decontamination consistent with current best practice and legislation
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all records relating to decontamination are completed and maintained as relevant to the post
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have responsibility for their own personal development by taking part in any training as relevant to their role
- Maintain competency
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Have some awareness of the Decontamination units budgets and assist in providing a value for money service by ensuring all equipment is used in an appropriate manner and items are not wasted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination
- This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust
- To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved
- To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department
- To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers instructions
- To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals
- To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol
- To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager
- To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems
- Understand any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such
- Establish and maintain effective communication links within the Multi-disciplinary Team
- Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager/ Supervisors and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards
- To keep, where necessary, reliable and accurate records relating to decontamination
- To support departmental workloads by taking part in a flexible rota
- Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to supervisor or senior technician
- Participate and support weekend/bank holiday rota to ensure a quality service is maintained
- Participate in the on-call rota for out of hours endoscope decontamination
- Undertake training and education as required to keep up to date with best practice
- Follow direction from the supervisor/ senior technician but be able to work alone and use own initiative as required and where appropriate
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice for Decontamination
- Maintain standards of decontamination consistent with current best practice and legislation
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all records relating to decontamination are completed and maintained as relevant to the post
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have responsibility for their own personal development by taking part in any training as relevant to their role
- Maintain competency
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Have some awareness of the Decontamination units budgets and assist in providing a value for money service by ensuring all equipment is used in an appropriate manner and items are not wasted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent Qualification/experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous endoscope decontamination knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team-working skills
- IT Literate
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced busy department with some manual handling involved
- Flexible approach to work schedule to meet the needs of the service
- Will need to work across both hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent Qualification/experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous endoscope decontamination knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team-working skills
- IT Literate
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced busy department with some manual handling involved
- Flexible approach to work schedule to meet the needs of the service
- Will need to work across both hospital sites
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.
