Job summary
Decontamination Technician
Department Endoscopy
Band 3 £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week - (+ On-call commitment)
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
The Department is operational from 7am - 8pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. There will also be the occasional 8pm finish when on late shift.
The Department runs an on-call service and you would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four).
The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and security of flexible endoscopes and related equipment.
No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
For further information please contact the Head of Decontamination Services, Marea Lawford on 01908 996683.
Interviews 20th and 23rd January 2026
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'NHS Survey, 2024' 71.3% of staff feel supported by their managers and receive good clear feedback, bettering their work.
Based in the Endoscopy Department the post holder will be part of a team of technicians responsible for the reprocessing of Endoscopes and associated medical devices to include the automated Endoscopy reprocessors and accessories.
The post holder will adhere to all standards and policies relevant to the working area.
There may be a requirement to work within the Sterile Services Department once trained
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication & Relationship skills
To deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and taking action as appropriate.
Providing advice, instruction or training to new starters where the subject matter is straightforward
Analytical and judgemental skills
To work in all production areas of the department.
To be responsible for final product release.
Planning and organisational skills
Expected to deliver the set work on time and to the required standard.
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
Responsibilities for patient/client care
To decontaminate flexible endoscopes for use in operating theatres and Endoscopy.
To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to specified properties and cleanliness
Responsibility for policy and service development implementation
Ensure that staff acts in accordance with all departmental policies and procedures.
To support the requirements of new developments and services in response to their needs, national targets, policy or developments.
Responsible for financial and physical resources
Assisting in restocking supplies and recording any information required.
Keeping areas clean and tidy to maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
Responsible for human resources
To monitor compliance with dress code, maintenance of the clean working environment.
Support new employees in the department.
Responsible for information resources
Are responsible for completing all forms which form part of the ISO 13485 accreditation ensuring all forms are completed in a timely manner and any anomalies reported.
Responsible for research and development
Expected to support registered auditors and internal auditors by being audited against quality standards.
May occasionally take part in trials or equipment testing
Freedom to act
Works autonomously by participating in the on call rota providing 24/7 emergency cover on a scheduled basis.
Responsible for supervision of external partners (i.e. Gutcare) who work in the department outside of normal practice.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication & Relationship skills
To deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and taking action as appropriate.
Providing advice, instruction or training to new starters where the subject matter is straightforward
Analytical and judgemental skills
To work in all production areas of the department.
To be responsible for final product release.
Planning and organisational skills
Expected to deliver the set work on time and to the required standard.
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
Responsibilities for patient/client care
To decontaminate flexible endoscopes for use in operating theatres and Endoscopy.
To supply products to specified areas in agreed quantities and to specified properties and cleanliness
Responsibility for policy and service development implementation
Ensure that staff acts in accordance with all departmental policies and procedures.
To support the requirements of new developments and services in response to their needs, national targets, policy or developments.
Responsible for financial and physical resources
Assisting in restocking supplies and recording any information required.
Keeping areas clean and tidy to maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
Responsible for human resources
To monitor compliance with dress code, maintenance of the clean working environment.
Support new employees in the department.
Responsible for information resources
Are responsible for completing all forms which form part of the ISO 13485 accreditation ensuring all forms are completed in a timely manner and any anomalies reported.
Responsible for research and development
Expected to support registered auditors and internal auditors by being audited against quality standards.
May occasionally take part in trials or equipment testing
Freedom to act
Works autonomously by participating in the on call rota providing 24/7 emergency cover on a scheduled basis.
Responsible for supervision of external partners (i.e. Gutcare) who work in the department outside of normal practice.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- E-Learning decontamination.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a decontamination environment
- Experience of working with delicate equipment.
Skills
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols.
- Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- E-Learning decontamination.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a decontamination environment
- Experience of working with delicate equipment.
Skills
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols.
- Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction.
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.
