Endoscope Decontamination Technician - Endoscope Decontamination Units; EDU

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An opportunity has arisen for a Permanent technician within New Victoria Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination Unit.

As a key member of the team we are seeking the post holder to become multi skilled in all areas of the job. In maintaining and delivery of a high-quality decontamination service within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU)

Previous decontamination experience is essential.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

• Location based in New Victoria Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 4 days a week for both posts, day off on a rota basis
• Overtime available every 2nd Saturday

• Accurate inspection, manual cleaning, correct loading of AERs of all flexible scopes for use in surgical procedures to ensure continuing customer satisfaction for the benefit of patient care.
• Cleaning of flexible scope equipment to comply with Decontamination Standards.
• Compliance with all Departmental/ Divisional Health and Safety Fire, Security and other policies /regulations to ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Correct/safe operation of washer /disinfectors, drying cabinets and all other EDU equipment to ensure compliance with testing regime and HTM
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• Operation of equipment to ensure tracking and traceability from EDU to each individual patient is achieved.
• Ensure completion of Documentation to ensure tracking and traceability of equipment through the decontamination process.
• Carry out duties/daily test as operator as defined in HTM
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The Jobholder requires to have knowledge of, be proficient in, or undertake training in the following:

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• 1 year training to be undertaken in all aspects of operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within EDU
• Develop proficient knowledge on operation of all EDU equipment including washer/disinfectors and drying cabinets
• Methods of decontamination and compatibility/suitability with equipment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to strict quality procedures.
• Ability to train new Technicians.
• Good all round education.
• Numerate, literate and practical.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team-worker
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Glasgow

- Environmental

- Health & Safety policies and procedures

- Infection Control

- Staff Governance

- Waste Management.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance,…