Job summary
To undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision)the workforce of Decontamination Technician Supervisors, in providing aspecialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to theclinical care of the patient.
Main duties of the job
To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard OperatingProcedures and Quality Management System.2. To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect,check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlledenvironment.3. To provide advice and training to Apprentice DecontaminationTechnicians effectively.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery ofmedical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows bestpractice.2. To follow the decontamination departments training programme andundertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Scienceseducational framework as agreed with the line manager.3. To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health,safety and welfare of self and others.4. To demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professionaldevelopment within defined timescales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery ofmedical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows bestpractice.2. To follow the decontamination departments training programme andundertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Scienceseducational framework as agreed with the line manager.3. To maintain high standards of department safety ensuring the health,safety and welfare of self and others.4. To demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professionaldevelopment within defined timescales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Willingness to attend training throughout the duration of being in post
Skills
Essential
- Team WOrker
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Professional manner at all times
- Knowledge of infection control. health & safety, COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Supervisory Experience
- Decontamination/Warehouse experience
- Involvement with change, quality assurance and innovation work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Willingness to attend training throughout the duration of being in post
Skills
Essential
- Team WOrker
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Professional manner at all times
- Knowledge of infection control. health & safety, COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Supervisory Experience
- Decontamination/Warehouse experience
- Involvement with change, quality assurance and innovation work
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).
